New York Magazine

Museum Shops

The Shop at Scandinavia House

58 Park Ave., at 38th St.; 212-847-9737; scandinaviahouse.org/shop

Carrying more than 100 different Scandinavian brands, from labels like Marimekko to items from smaller, regional labels like candlesticks by Bengt and Lotta Orrefors glass, the store also hosts occasional trunk shows where you can meet the designers face to face. $$

The Skyscraper Museum Bookstore

39 Battery Pl., nr. West St.; 212-945-6324; skyscraper.org

This architectural bookshop carries analytical and image-filled tabletop tomes. Fittingly, New York is the dominant theme; a small section is devoted to sustainable architecture, while children’s titles and photographic prints complete the collection. $$

The Store at the Museum of Arts and Design

2 Columbus Circle, nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-299-7700; thestore.madmuseum.org

The selection at this shop complements each exhibition at the museum. There is plenty of handcrafted jewelry and work by contemporary artists, as well as accessories for the home—all from the U.S. and Europe. You’ll find eye-pleasing lamps, sun-catching vases, and contemporary breadboards, as well as other gifts for the home and office. $$

Whitney Museum of American Art Store

945 Madison Ave., at 75th St.; 212-570-3614; shopwhitney.org

Frame-worthy posters of works by George Tooker, Edward Hopper, and Andrew Wyeth are displayed next to shelves of books covering diverse subjects such as painting, photography, cultural movements, and the Internet, to name a few. $-$$