11 photos that prove walking around NYC is basically like going to a museum

New York may be known the world over for its top-notch museums, but even if you don't have time to visit the Met, MoMA or the Brooklyn Museum, or can't afford the admission, there's plenty of awe-worthy art waiting for you right on the street. Next time you're out training for a marathon, meeting a friend for brunch, or even commuting to work, keep your eyes peeled for the city's best street art. Here are some of our favorite examples of what you could be appreciating:

 Look for a fish crow at 155th street and Broadway

 

A photo posted by Sarah (@catscoffeecreativity) on Feb 22, 2016 at 6:59pm PST

Keep your eyes opened for this lady in Little Italy

 

A photo posted by Gary (@gsbhighway) on Mar 6, 2016 at 6:28pm PST

Make sure you're looking down, too (Bedford Ave, Brooklyn)

 

A photo posted by Paul Richard (@paulrichardnyc) on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:16am PST

 

And pay special attention near the parks, like Brooklyn Bridge Park  

 

A photo posted by Paul Kasmin Gallery (@kasmingallery) on Nov 10, 2015 at 11:03am PST

...or the South East corner of Central Park 

 

A photo posted by Margaret Russell (@margaretrussell) on Mar 6, 2016 at 6:50am PST

Where Mott St meets Houston

 

A photo posted by William Farver (@lumpishere) on Mar 7, 2016 at 7:28am PST

This mural at 50th St and 10th Ave

 

 

A photo posted by Sarah (@catscoffeecreativity) on Mar 7, 2016 at 4:07am PST

In the Bronx's Hunts Point

 

A photo posted by Brooklyn Street Art (@bkstreetart) on Mar 4, 2016 at 9:54am PST

It'd be hard to miss this 33-foot tall statue on Park and 53rd St

 

A photo posted by Douglas Elliman (@douglaselliman) on Feb 10, 2016 at 9:14am PST

Near Three Cups Lounge in the Lower East Side (83 First Ave) 

 

A photo posted by Dave_Soundwave_Ryan (@monkeysee_bk) on Mar 7, 2016 at 4:38am PST

Quacking it up at 149th and Broadway

 

A photo posted by Sarah (@catscoffeecreativity) on Feb 22, 2016 at 5:43am PST