This museum primarily shows works by living, contemporary artists, especially those whose work is political or experimental in nature. The architectural style of the museum's building—a series of stacked, offset white boxes—stands out against the grittiness of the Lower East Side and just may be more visually interesting than much of the art displayed here. But, if you're a fan of contemporary art's sometimes befuddling works, the New Museum serves well. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday noon-6 pm, Thursday and Friday noon-10 pm. US$12 adults, US$10 seniors, US$8 students, free 18 and younger. 235 Bowery, between Stanton and Rivington streets (subway line 6 to Spring Street, F or V to Second Avenue, N or R to Prince Street), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-219-1222. http://www.newmuseum.org.
