The Museum of the City of New York is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the city of New York. Through wit, wonder and immersive exhibits, they do a complex city justice.

The Green-Wood Cemetery contains multitudes, literally and figuratively. The final resting place for the melting pot of New York, a famous battle field and a gorgeous hilltop park all describe this Brooklyn historic landmark.

Isamu Noguchi is a renaissance man. He is an artist that should be as well known as any of the greats, from DaVinci to Diego Rivera to Brancusi, whose work set him on a path. Noguchi’s story and passion is relevant and urgent now.

Visit the Noguchi museum in midwinter is to see the sculpture onto themselves. The peace and the vibe make this a four season museum and worthy of multiple trips. Noguchi work is also featured around the US, Mexico, Israel, Japan and several other countries.

A new exhibit, “Noguchi’s New York” opens February 4.

The weather has been tough this July, but a few outings made the temperature more bearable. Here’s a few ideas to keep you cool and enriched.