Van Der Plas Gallery

Quietly tucked along a stretch of Orchard Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, a brick storefront houses Van Der Plas Gallery. This small space specializes in contemporary art in varied media, including prints, drawings, and sculpture. The gallery’s 156 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 address puts it minutes from the F train at Delancey Street—an easy stop before or after browsing the neighborhood’s cafés. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so repeat visitors often notice fresh works on the walls. Families can bring kids without concern, making it a workable outing for parents paging through art books and toddlers eyeing colorful pieces. Give (212) 227-8983 a ring to confirm current shows before you head over. Directions and the map are waiting online. It sits right where the East Village grinds into Chinatown.