Chelsea is the hub of the contemporary art market. This edgy, urban Manhattan neighborhood is the world’s largest gallery district, with approximately 300 galleries and art spaces. But it’s not just the art: This fashionable west-side neighborhood boasts a dynamic restaurant scene, designer shopping, world-class recreation, glamorous nightlife, and ultra-luxurious real estate.

Where is Chelsea Located in NYC?

Chelsea is on the west side of Midtown Manhattan, east of the Hudson River, west of NoMad and Flatiron, north of Greenwich Village, and south of Midtown West and Clinton.

• East to West Boundaries: Sixth Avenue to the Hudson River
• North to South Boundaries: 14th Street to West 34th Street
• Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, F, M, 7, N, Q, R, L, PATH
• Ticket Out of the City: The Lincoln Tunnel, Pennsylvania Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal

What to Do in Chelsea?

Chelsea is renowned for its avant-garde art scene, vibrant nightlife, world-class recreation and entertainment.

Chelsea’s approximately 300 galleries and exhibition spaces form the hub of the contemporary art market. Many of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art dealers have flagship galleries in West Chelsea. David Zwirner and Larry Gagosian each occupy two of the area’s biggest exhibition spaces. Other influential galleries include Pace, Luhring Augustine, Andrew Kreps, Jack Shainman, Matthew Marks, and Barbara Gladstone. There are several non-profit art venues, such as the Dia Art Foundation and The Painting Center, which provide exhibition opportunities for emerging, mid-career, and established artists.

Chelsea’s two museums offer a diverse array of artworks and cultural experiences. The Rubin Museum of Art is dedicated to the art and cultures of the Himalayas, and Yeshiva University Museum, a teaching university and member organization of the Center for Jewish History. The world-renowned Whitney Museum of American Art is just three blocks south in the Meatpacking District.

What to See in Chelsea?

Federal-style and Victorian townhouses, and pre-war apartment buildings are among the elegant landmark buildings that line Chelsea’s leafy side streets. Warehouses and industrial buildings, which have been converted into deluxe loft apartments, are found along the avenues nearest the Hudson River. The neighborhood’s most exclusive listings are the newly built, art-inspired towers overlooking the High Line.

Where to Eat in Chelsea?

Chelsea Market, once a complex of Nabisco factories, is now one of Manhattan’s most popular food halls, with gourmet fare ranging from sushi to street tacos. Bottino, Danny Emerman and Alessandro Prosperi’s Tuscan restaurant is housed in a striking mid-century modern space in the heart of the gallery district. Chelsea’s Michelin-star restaurants include Ushiwakamaru, Del Posto, Junoon, La Sirena, and Aldea.

How Many People Live in Chelsea?

Population: 52,518

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