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The Met's Original Building is Still Hiding Inside the Museum

See remnants of 1880s museum buildings built into the modern galleries!

Nicole Saraniero Apr 17, 2026

Isamu Noguchi: The New York Sculptor Who Built His Own Museum in Queens

After being rejected by Robert Moses and leaving his mark in cities around the world, Noguchi secured his own legacy in NYC. A new exhibit celebrates it.

Julia Vitullo-Martin Apr 17, 2026

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Behind the Scenes Tour: Vanderbilt University at the General Theological Seminary Campus

See how this stunning, historic campus in Chelsea is being restored for a brand new chapter in New York City!

Untapped New York Apr 10, 2026

Inside the newly re-opened tunnel to Grand Central Terminal

Architecture

Long-Shuttered Tunnel to Grand Central Re-Opened

We love to discover secret tunnels and hidden passageways here at Untapped New York, so we were excited to hear

Nicole Saraniero Dec 15, 2020