Visit a museum - and take home your own work of art. The Zagat Shopping Guide recommends museum shops, where items fit for a gallery are up for grabs.

AsiaStore — The Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (at East 70th Street)
(212) 327-9217
www.asiastore.org

American Folk Art Museum
Main book and gift shop: 45 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Branch location: 2 Lincoln Center (Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street)
(212) 265-1040
www.folkartmuseum.org

First, the AsiaStore at the Asia Society and Museum.

The guide says this recently renovated Park Avenue museum offers a "fantastic selection" of "upscale" "pan Asian goods." Customers rave, you can find "beautiful ceramics," "wonderful jewelry" and "lovely textiles," along with "impressive books." Surveyors note, while some whisper the wares are "overpriced," most agree it's a unique resource for "unusual gifts."

Out of a possible 30, AsiaStore at Asia Society and Museum scores a 24 for quality, a 22 for display, and a 20 for service. Zagat says prices here are expensive.

Next, the American Folk Art Museum - with two locations on the West Side.

Zagat says folks who favor "one-of-a-kind treasures" with a "touch of whimsy" laud this "little" "hidden gem" which houses "interesting books" and "special" hand crafted items. Surveyors add you can also find a wide range of reproductions.

Out of a possible 30, the American Folk Art Museum receives a 23 for quality, and a 20 for both display and service. The guide says prices here are moderate.

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- Shazia Khan