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One of the most visited historical sites in Europe, the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, has opened an exhibition in New York for the first time. Find it at the Center for Jewish History in the Flatiron District through April 30, 2025.

New Yorkers can now walk through a full-scale re-creation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents Otto and Edith, her sister Margot, the Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer (all Jews) spent two years in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside the re-created annex itself, every object displayed in glass cases is original—things that Anne, her family and fellow hideout Jews touched and used daily, alongside exact replicas of other items.

Brace yourself for a deeply emotional experience.

Head to Washington Square Park for the debut of artist Ryan Van Der Hout’s "To Reflect Everything," a 7-foot mirrored sculpture resembling a disco ball. The piece invites viewers to explore themes of reflection, connection and transformation through its unique form and structure.

It's on view through March 30.

ARTECHOUSE, the immersive art experience in Chelsea, typically features the work of a single artist exploring a single topic, such as Afrofuturism, AI·magination and outer space. But for their new installation, ARTECHOUSE has turned over the venue to dozens of emerging artists for a wide-ranging, year-long art extravaganza.

Titled “Submerge,” the show will feature more than 100 artists over the course of 2025. The work of artists from across the globe will rotate every four months amid an open call for submissions. Expect to see everything from 3D animation to AI innovation to multimedia storytelling—anything that takes creativity out of confines of computer screens and onto an IRL canvas. Submerge is open to all ages through December 31 with tickets starting at $23.85. 

Want to feel like you can practically defy gravity? You can do just that at Lush Spa with their Wicked-themed book-a-bath experience. 

In partnership with Universal Studios, the Upper East Side spa is completely decked out with Wicked vibes. There's vivid green and glimmering gold decor, including taper candles and even wallpaper that says Oz. During the bath, you’ll get to enjoy a pink-and-green bath bomb, a soap shaped like the Emerald City, and a cleanser picked for your skin type. Instrumental versions of the Wicked soundtrack will play while you relax in the tub. 

It's bookable now for $75 with appointments through late 2025.

A massive, 150-foot interactive snake sculpture that will live at The Oculus from January 29 through February 12 in honor of Lunar New Year.

The sculpture, called Infinite Harmony, will undulate between four and seven feet high as it snakes its way through the main concourse at the Oculus, revealing itself as you walk along it. The sculpture is built from two identical parts, symbolizing the harmonious concepts of yin and yang.

Visitors will be able to interact with the sculpture when they scan a QR code, which will allow them to control the movements of an animated overlay of a snake. 

Depending on what you learned in high school history class, you might be surprised to discover that Brooklyn—an area firmly in the northern Union states—actually has significant ties to slavery. A new exhibit coming to the borough digs into that painful history.

Titled "Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn," the exhibit will open at the Center for Brooklyn History on January 30. While there are few firsthand testimonies from enslaved people in Brooklyn, the exhibit offers clues to what they endured. It also sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of enslaved individuals in Kings County and the generational legacies of inequality. The exhibit is free to visit through August 30 in the center's Fransioli Gallery.

Expect to see archival documents, rare personal accounts from enslaved Brooklynites and artwork that helps visitors visualize this period in Brooklyn's development. The exhibit also delves into genealogy and celebrates the work of family historians, researchers, and artists who trace their roots through this difficult past.

Stroll through the Flatiron-NoMad area to see two colorful, interactive pieces of public art. "The Diamonds" by Perséides Studio and "Spectrum" by Mirari will be on display from January 16 through February 28.

"The Diamonds" is an interactive work composed of three luminous structures that light up when spun around by passerby. The trio of 13-foot-tall rotating sculptures work together to harmonize light, music and motion to create a mesmerizing symphony of sensory experiences aided by the slew of diamonds that make up the actual work. Each diamond will also play its own music—original melodies composed by musician Stefie Shock. 

"Spectrum," on the other hand, will focus on the act of communication: pedestrians will be invited to speak across a series of rings, observe their voices travel through space and light up various portions of the sculpture.

Swap your ice skates for dancing shoes during Bryant Park's Winter Dance at The Lodge this winter. Learn from New York City's best dance instructors, then take your skills to the dancefloor. 

Sessions run on Wednesday nights through February 19 (except February 5), from 6-8pm. Each week features a different theme, from salsa to bachata to west coast swing. It makes for a perfect date night if you have a plus-one to bring, but it's also a great spot if you're in the market to dance with someone new!

Find Winter Dance at The Lodge on the northwest corner of The Rink. Check the full schedule for weekly themes here. It's free to attend with no tickets required.

Here's a winter-time must in NYC: a round of bumper cars on ice at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. 

Officially back for the season, the activity is, as usual, suitable for everyone who is 7 or older and looking to have some laugh-out-loud fun.

The program is open from 2pm to 10pm on Sundays through Fridays and 9:20am to 5:20pm on Saturdays. Given the popularity of the destination, we suggest you buy tickets in advance of your visit right here.

A Complete Unknown, the much talked-about Bob Dylan origin story starring Timothée Chalamet, is officially out in theaters. New Yorkers have a chance to experience the film in a unique way on a movie sites walking tour currently offered by On Locations Tours.

"This immersive walking tour takes you through the real-life locations featured in A Complete Unknown, showcasing the places where Bob Dylan’s journey from a budding songwriter to a cultural icon unfolded," reads an official description of the activity.

Tickets for the experience, which costs $40 per adult, are currently available right here.