New York is an impressive city with an incredibly rich cultural diversity. The blend of co-existing cultures- Latin, Anglosaxon, African, Native American, Caribbean, Asian, etc.- give this city a unique cultural identity, and provide visitors with a wealth of things to do, to see, and to eat! In New York there are no end of places to visit during your free time, including museums, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, and concert halls

New York is the birthplace of many of the cultural movements that have sprung from the USA, whether it be in literature, music, painting...many important examples of these art forms were born and developed here. For example, jazz which had its zenith here in the middle of the twentieth century in the clubs of Harlem; or Hip Hop and Rap which were born in Brookyln in the late seventies and early eighties. More recent bands such as The Strokes and Scissor Sisters have also sprung from New York and its diverse music scene. It goes without saying that New York has played great a part in the history of US cinema, and as a cinematographic background has featured frequently in the work of directors such as Woody Allen and Martin Scorcese.

There are more than a thousand art galleries in New York, the greatest being the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as untold cinemas, the Metropolitan Opera House.. there are no end of cultural options for visitors and residents to enjoy. Here you will find culture from all corners of the globe, all within the city of skyscrapers.

When it comes to museums, we should highlight the Metropolitan Art Museum home to more than 130,000 square metres of art, and visited each year by more than 5 million people. This is one of the most significant museums in the world.

Art galleries, museums, theatre, concerts, musicals, jazz, regional festivals such as Chinese New Year and St Patrick's Day...in New York one can enjoy so many cultural options, from all corners of the globe. Culture vultures will have a field day in New York!