NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 Among the dozens of cultural institutions in New York City, two are being named among the \u201cWorld\u2019s Greatest Places of 2026\u201d by TIME magazine.<\/p>\n
The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Frick Collection on the Upper East Side were among 100 locations listed in TIME\u2019s eighth installment of the annual World\u2019s Greatest Places List.<\/p>\n
Discover more local reporting on our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n Originally founded in 1968 to champion artists of African descent, The Studio Museum reopened in November 2025 after seven years of construction at 144 West 125 St. The institution functions as a gallery for artists as well as a library, community meeting area, a gift shop and a rooftop garden.<\/p>\n Similarly, the Frick Collection reopened with new rooms in April 2025 after a $220 million restoration in time for its 90th anniversary. Dubbed \u201cone of the world\u2019s greatest museums,\u201d it showcases European art, spanning the Renaissance through the late 19th century, in the original home of Henry Clay Frick. The renovation also made way for a new exhibition gallery, auditorium, education room, restaurant, coffee bar and restored Garden.<\/p>\n Stay connected with community stories that matter: Visit our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n The \u201cWorld\u2019s Greatest Places of 2026\u201d list features everything from hotels to restaurants, attractions to museums and cruises to parks. Destinations worldwide were chosen based on submissions from TIME\u2019s international network of correspondents, contributors and reader applications.<\/p>\n \u201cTravel trends can shift quickly, of course, and global events can reshape itineraries. Yet the impulse to explore endures.\u201d TIME editors say. \u201cAt its best, travel is a bridge\u2014an opportunity to encounter new cultures, welcome visitors, and discover how much the unfamiliar can feel surprisingly familiar.\u201d<\/p>\n For more on what\u2019s happening in your area, head to our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n To see the full list click here<\/a> and to learn more about the museums, click here<\/a> for The Studio Museum and here<\/a> for The Frick Collection.<\/p>\n Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n