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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: MUSEUMS

American Museum of Natural History



The shop at the American Museum of Natural History features a variety of fun, high-quality gifts for people of all ages. Pictured here are hand-carved stone pendants inspired by ancient Chinese designs hanging on silk cords. Each eye-catching necklace measures 1-1/2 to 2 inches; assorted stones, cords available ($45). Central Park West at 79th St., 212-769-5100; www.amnh.org.

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Guggenheim Museum



Celebrate the holidays with gifts from the Guggenheim Store’s 50th Anniversary collection: A. C. Hollingsworth’s classic children’s story, “I Like the Goo-Gen-Heim;” the Guggenheim Lego Museum; and Restoration Rocks jewelry. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; www.guggenheim.org.

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Museum of Sex



This holiday season, the outrageous Mad Libs from childhood have been revamped with sassy and sexy scenarios that will make even the naughtiest of us blush. Available at the Museum of Sex. $3.99. 233 Fifth Ave. (27 St.), 212-689-6337; www.museumofsex.com.

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New York City Police Museum



Located in Lower Manhattan, the Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the greatest police force in the world, the NYPD. They only sell officially licensed NYPD merchandise, and as a non-profit organization, all proceeds from sales on this site go to support the Police Museum’s educational programs and exhibits. 100 Old Slip (Water-South Sts.), 212-480-3100; www.nycpolicemuseum.org.

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9/11 Memorial Preview Site



This holiday season, share the gift of hope and remembrance with family, friends and colleagues by sponsoring a cobblestone on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Each cobblestone will line the plaza at the World Trade Center for generations to come. Holiday gift orders must be placed by December 21st at noon EST to receive the special holiday cobblestone gift card. 20 Vesey St. (Church St.), 212-312-8800; www.national911memorial.org.

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