13 Best Places to Shop in USA

This is an excellent stop for unique art-related and San Francisco–themed souvenirs. Posters, calendars, books, artist monographs, jewelry and children's art sets are just some of the notable categories on sale.

Located in the lobby level of the Institute of Contemporary Art, this gift shop is a must for lovers of books, sketchbooks, pottery, jewelry, fun and formal artwork, and things you'd otherwise never think about but totally need to have.

Highlights of the museum's sprawling shop are a phenomenal book selection, as well as posters, stationery, tote bags, umbrellas, and decorative pillows covered in prints of famous artworks on display. Reproductions of statuettes and other objets d'art fill the gleaming cases. Apparel is far more than T-shirts, with stylish scarves and wraps patterned with art designs and motifs. Don't miss the jewelry selection, with its medieval-, Byzantine- and Egyptian-inspired baubles. Everything is impeccably crafted and more than just an NYC souvenir.

Prowl the shelves at this well-stocked museum shop for intriguing urban trinkets and ornaments, like sculptural tableware, housewares by Alessi and Stelton, Braun watches, and art supplies by Karst. Visitors will find an impressive selection of art and design books, children's toys, and other very giftable items. Museum tickets are not required for store entry.

You need a ticket to the museum to physically enter the multiple gift shops at this ginormous museum, most of them themed to the exhibit they adjoin and packed with books, totes, T-shirts, toys, and other memorabilia. For example, the Dino Store features T. rex socks and stuffed animals; the Cosmic Shop features telescopes and NASA memorabilia; the gems and minerals shop offers agate-topped wine stoppers and lapis lazuli jewelry. The new Gilder Center gift shop includes cute costume butterfly wings, conservation-themed clothing and hats, as well as bee-theme clothing, jewelry, and other gifts. Not visiting the museum? Shop online!

The museum contains the world's most comprehensive collection of Tiffany stained glass, drawings, paintings, jewelry, pottery, and other objets d'art—so naturally shoppers come here for the representations of Tiffany glass, silk scarves with stained-glass motifs, and fine-art glass that Louis Comfort himself would have treasured. There are also many objects from world museum gift collections and a wide assortment of books about the Arts and Crafts movement.

In addition to cookbooks and books on Jewish history and culture, the well-stocked shop carries beautiful items for Jewish holidays, such as seder plates for Passover, Hanukkah menorahs, groggers for Purim,  jewelry, home decor, gifts, and children's items. The shop is closed Tuesday and Wednesday as is the museum. It's also closed on Saturdays, though the museum is open.

This well-edited museum gift shop stocks high-quality crafts like beautiful handmade tableware, unusual jewelry, and rugs, and unique items connected to temporary or ongoing exhibits. It's a great place to stock up on gifts.

This fabulous museum gift shop has out-of-the-ordinary accessories, tableware, and jewelry, as well as a wide collection of books on modern and contemporary art. Some of the items you'll find here are truly one of a kind, as the museum has collaborated with artists and designers to develop exclusive/limited-edition products.

Satisfy your curiosity about New York City's past, present, or future with the terrific selection of books, cards, toys, and posters. Some of the eclectic items for sale are salt-and-pepper shakers and holiday ornaments in the form of famous skyscrapers, jewelry and cufflinks made with subway memorabilia, and T-shirts and socks emblazoned with the NYC subway map.

Like the museum, the in-house bookstore and design shop focus on German, Austrian, and Central European art, especially original designs from Vienna in the 1900s. Printed works include books in German, along with exhibition catalogs, biographies, and architecture and design titles. Everything from children's toys to jewelry, fashion accessories, and home decor is available here. Some items, such as reproductions, are quite pricey, yet there are affordable finds as well, such as postcards and some prints from each collection. 

With an assortment of New York--specific merchandise inspired by New-York Historical Society's vast collections and landmark exhibitions as well as themes of American history, this museum gift shop offers exceptional gifts and souvenirs. You'll find all the expected beautiful museum-store fare as well as unique finds like a Keith Haring chess set, a New York City Map blanket inspired by a vintage 1916 map of the city, and ceramic Pets and the City mugs inspired by Brooklyn-based Julia Rothman's recent exhibition of the same name.

This shop associated with RISD's art museum has a selection of inspired toys, totes, gifts, and jewelry, plus accessories by Rhode Island School of Design students and alumni, including designer Andrea Valentini's sustainable-fabric bags.