With all the attractions that New York state which includes New York City, there are some marvelous things to see that could be every bit as wonderful as a trip to the Big Apple. Mostly everyone loves art, especially if it is fine art and worth seeing. Nassau County Museum in Roslyn Heights, New York is just such a place. It is a relatively small museum inside a wonderfully restored old mansion that is a work of art itself. The admission fee is low and the museum has multiple displays from various famous artists and a continuing assortment of new exhibits that are on loan for a certain amount of time.

There is another smaller museum called the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum that shares the same area as the Nassau County Museum but differs in the fact that this museum is dedicated totally to miniature art. There are complete scenes depicting famous plays of movies. Exact in detail. the miniatures are a fascinating type of art to enjoy and remember.

Perhaps the most cherished area is the grounds where the museum is because they are filled with multiple sculptures that are a variety of modern to classic art. The lovely flowering gardens entice people to sit and linger and if the weather is good, it is truly inviting for a family picnic or get together. All of this beauty in the grounds and it is totally free to the public.

If you wish to own a piece of fine art yourself, then there are several art galleries to chose from in Roslyn Heights such as the Galleria Fine Art Galleries. They are currently featuring impressionistic work by Samir Sammoun which a choice selection of his work. They also specialize in beautiful glass art and customized framing that will enhance any painting.