Chinatown, one of Lower Manhattan's most food-famous neighborhoods, is emerging as an unexpected visual arts hub. Beyond dim sum halls and noodle shops, at least 10 Instagrammable galleries are drawing new crowds, blending art with downtown grit and offering photogenic backdrops that are rapidly turning the area into a must-visit destination for culture seekers.
1. BeverlysNYC
What happens when an art becomes a full bar? You get Beverly's, est. 2012—an art bar, the space has hosted exhibitions since 2013, with the most recent show held in November, though none are currently scheduled.
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
297 Grand Street, Ground Floor, Chinatown/LES, New York, NY 10002
2. Sanatorium_
Sanatorium was established in 2011, and the artist initiative branched out as a gallery and hosted many exhibitions. Sergen Şehitoğlu's solo exhibition "310 Artist Portraits (2025)" has opened at Fierman New York. Exhibition remains available until February 1st.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fierman, 19 Pike Street, New York, NY 10002
3. Blade_Study
Found in 2020, the gallery's latest exhibition wrapped up on December 19, while there is no word yet about the next exhibition for 2026.
Open Thursday and Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM, with additional times available by appointment.
4. Kings_Leap
The Kings Leap Fine Arts' current exhibition was in full swing and would wrap on Saturday, December 20th. Kings Leap have played a contribution in featuring various exhibitions, artists, and art fairs.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 12–6 PM (closed on Thursday, November 27, and open by appointment on Friday - Saturday, November 28 - 29)
105 Henry Street (Store 4 & 5), New York, NY 10002
5. Europa.NYC
The threshold of the Lower East Side and Chinatown neighborhoods, announcement information about the opening of the new location in January 2026 has not been publicly shared yet. The gallery has debuted multiple artists' work, hosted exhibitions, and participated in fairs, but there are no exhibitions announced yet for 2026.
Open Thursday – Sunday, 12–6 PM, excluding holidays
125 Division St, New York, NY 10002
6. Hyacinth Gallery
The 2025 Holiday party and pop-up exhibition wrapped up on Friday, December 19. The gallery has showcased our current culture of artists and the work of artistry while the gallery have contributed to various fairs and shows as well as viewing rooms.
Closed Monday and Tuesday but open 12-6 PM, Sunday-Saturday (hours might differ due to holidays)
56 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
7. FiermanGallery
A contemporary Chinatown art gallery have showcase artists' work in many exhibitions, including the one from this year, while there are no upcoming exhibitions soon.
Open Wednesday-Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment
19 Pike Street, New York, New York 10002
8. Parent.Company.Gallery
A non-profit artist independent-run exhibition space founded in 2023 by Ada Potter. The non-profit held an archive of exhibitions to showcase the creativity from today's artists.
Open Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 6pm and by appointment (hours would operate differently due to any upcoming and future holidays)
154 East Broadway, New York, New York, 10002
9. Island83Gallery
Previously known as the Rubber Factory before changing the name to Island Gallery. The full archive is available to view on the official website of Island's past exhibitions and artists that the gallery had featured. Current exhibition titled 'Memory Root' artist by Lucas Dupuy started on October 23 2025 to January 16, 2026 next year.
Open Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 6pm and by appointment
83 Bowery FL2, Bowery Downtown New York, New York NY 10002
10. ForeignDomestic
With its past exhibitions submerged the gallery straight into 'Animation', by Nicholas William Johnson and 'A Time Machine', by Alexander Meurice. It's current exhibition 'Casino Pier' by Travis Fairclough began on November 13 and wrapped up Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Open Wednesday through Sunday 12 to 6 pm
24 Rutgers St, New York, NY 10002