A unique gem of a museum that is not very well known. It doesn't take that long to visit but it is well worth the time.

Our guide book described the joys of the eclectic Forbes collection but when we got there it was all gone. The sad and distracted people at the desk said it was all sold. Now it's an art gallery showing stuff the modern Forbes family is promoting. Right now, that is offbeat renditions of western scenes - mountains and horses and... More

A fun, interesting, and sometimes educational museum, not far from the Washington Square arch. Nice section of Manhattan. Check out the kinetic art to your right as soon as you enter. There are displays of everything from toy boats to Faberge eggs to important documents. See [--] for more information.

I always recommend this museum to people when I can. It's free and always offers interesting exhibits. Over the years I've seen Romanov Faberge eggs, JFK's handwritten inauguration speech, and the specs Lincoln was using when he was assassinated. Some of the permanent exhibits are Forbes' collection of Monopoly boards and toy boats.