3. There is a Museum of the Dog in Murray Hill
Located on Park Avenue, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog features all sorts of exhibits focusing on all things dog-related. The museum features one of the largest collections of dog-related art and film of any American museum, as well as exhibits on dogs of important figures like presidents and explorers. The museum began in 1982 with donations from the Westminster Kennel Foundation and other leading dog advocates. The AKC, which has been around since 1884, has maintained the museum since its opening and contributed to sourcing artworks. The museum was previously located at the New York Life Building, as well as in Missouri.
The permanent collection includes dog-related art by painters like Edwin Landseer, Arthur Wardle, and Maud Earl. Artworks range from a painting of a dog on the South Lawn of the White House to a painting of three Japanese chins to a bronze German Shepherd sculpture. The museum also offers interactive experiences in which visitors can learn more about particular breeds or find their dog look-alikes.