Category: Museums

As February comes to an end we start to think forward to spring. March can still be quite cold, but toward the end we can usually start to see a change in the weather pattern. Of course spring means flowers. What better way to kick off spring a bit early than at the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. See beautiful hanging orchids in the conservatory, which will make you think of spring. There are also poetry readings, dance performances, orchid care demostrations, and Orchid Evenings where you can sip a cocktail while viewing the show. The Orchid Show begins February 27 and runs through April 17. Enjoy!

Beginning this Friday and running through April 16 visit the Museum at FIT to see fairy tale fashion. See pieces inspired by fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, and more. The exhibit will also connect fashion with storytelling, like the importance of Cinderella’s glass slipper. For more information on the exhibit and the museum, visit the website. Enjoy!

Catch a glimpse of some rarely seen spots in New York City this weekend during openhousenewyork. You can see inside private residences, factories, monuments, firehouses, and more. These are places that are usually not open to the public so you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this opportunity. Some require advance registration, but many others do not. Have fun!

Jacqueline de Ribes is an internationally known French aristocrat, designer, and style icon. From November 19-February 21 you can see about 60 haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces from her personal archive dating from 1962-present at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These along with photographs and ephemera will tell the story of how she developed into an international style icon.