Museum of the City of New York

★5.0

Mid-Atlantic > New York > New York City > Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York, New York

NBCUniversal, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted

History museum showcasing the evolution of New York City through immersive exhibitions, artifacts, photography, and multimedia storytelling.

General Information
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Fees:
Adults: $23
Seniors (65+): $18
Students: $14
Ages 18 and under: Free
NYC residents: Pay-what-you-wish
Wednesdays: Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
New York City
Seasons:
All year; best weekday mornings or Wednesdays for free entry
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4nM9kT8Qd5yQv3fZ61220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
Website:
mcny.org

How to Get There

From Midtown Manhattan: Head uptown along Fifth Avenue to 103rd Street, where the museum sits on the edge of Central Park at the northern end of Museum Mile.

Overview

The Museum of the City of New York on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park explores the city's past, present, and future, from a colonial settlement to a global powerhouse, with interactive galleries and rotating exhibitions on immigration, activism, and urban life.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Museum of the City of New York, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.