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- From my guide, updated September 2026.
If you’re into German and Austrian art, the Neue Galerie is probably the best New York City museum to visit. The most famous work here was purchased for a record $135 million (the highest price ever paid for a painting at the time) by Ronald Lauder, the son of Estée Lauder and founder of the Neue Galerie.
If you’re curious about it, I recommend seeing the movie created from this fascinating book, which chronicles the story of Adele Bloch-Bauer. Adele’s portrait by Gustav Klimt, The Woman in Gold, was stolen by the Nazis during WWII. The book tells the story of the painting from its theft, to purchase, final return to the family in 2006, and how it ended up at the Neue Galerie.
The Woman in Gold is not the only Klimt on display at the Neue nor is Klimt the only notable artist here. There are a number of incredible works from notable artists on display including Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, and more. When you get your fix of the artwork, head to Cafe Sabarsky (one of the best cafes on the Upper East Side) for the famous Sachertorte (Austrian chocolate cake) and coffee in an opulent setting.