Photo of the Metropolitan Museum of New YorkNew York is famous for its many museums, special exhibits and activities. New York City hosts special exhibits and fairs that can only be seen throughout the summer months. After listing the best Summer 2010 New York Events, here are some of the many exciting exhibits taking place in the city! Take a look and try to visit as many as you can during your vacation in New York.

Tutankhamun, About the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: April 23- January 2
(Discovery Times Square Exposition)
Located in Midtown West, this exhibition displays the “Golden Age” of ancient Egypt when King Tutankhamun and his ancestors were ruling. This New York Exhibit includes many artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun as well as burial objects.

Picasso in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: April 27-August 1

The Exhibition includes 300 of Pablo Picasso’s works, including his paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics. This exhibit can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York’s Upper East Side.

-This studio apartment in Upper East Side (NY-14999)  is one of the many great places to stay near the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Emily Dickinson’s Garden: April 30-June 13 (New York Botanical Gardens)
Co-presented with The Poetry Society of America, this exhibition explores the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson while walking through a re-creation of her homestead and gardens.

Andy Warhol, The last Decade: June 18-September 12 (Brooklyn Museum)
In his final decade, Andy Warhol produced more works of art than he ever did throughout his career. This exhibit hosted by the Brooklyn Museum is the first time Andy Warhol’s later works are being displayed in the United States.

-This 3 Bedroom Rental in Prospect Heights (NY-12865) is within walking distance of the Brooklyn Museum and is close to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

Highlights from the Modern Design Collection: June 23-June23, 2011
(Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Forty- six objects will be featured in the Highlights from the Modern Design Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit will be comprised of pieces ranging from 1900 to the present. The Exhibition will be held in the design and architecture gallery of the Met in New York. New York Habitat has plenty of convenient apartment rentals in the Upper East Side, close to the MoMA.