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  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors

1-2 hours

Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York showcases all things NYC - get up to speed with the city you know and love by immersing yourself in its past, present, and future.


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Overview

Located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, the Museum of the City of New York is the place to explore the city's past, celebrate its present, and imagine its future. The engaging exhibitions educate New Yorkers and visitors from around the world about the city's distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation.

The Museum’s first-floor galleries are devoted to New York at Its Core, a groundbreaking, ongoing exhibition where visitors discover 400 years of New York City history through objects, images, video, photography, and interactive digital experiences.

There's an unparalleled charm waiting for you at the MCNY Museum. This is the place where New York's past, present, and future come together in vibrant displays. Their exhibits let you delve into the city's rich culture with each detail as intriguing as the last.


What's included

  • General admission

  • Ongoing and special exhibitions




Where you'll be

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd Street,, New York, US

How to get there

103rd Street / 110th Street

Standard opening hours

Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Closings & holidays

7th October: closed

Find out more

For more information visit the Museum of The City of New York website.

(212) 534-1672

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Hidden Gem!

This museum is AMAZING IIIIIIF you love history. The museum is beautifully design and it has amazing information in detail about NYC, is super interactive. We LOVED IT.

Yes, I recommend this attraction

Es muy bueno

Silvia ·

está muy bien adaptado ya que tiene todos los idiomas y es un museo muy bonito

Yes, I recommend this attraction

Très intéressant

Gilles ·

Visite très complète sur l’ensemble de l’historique de la ville de New-York

Yes, I recommend this attraction

Very good

Matt ·

Museum isn't popular, but it's worth visiting as it tells whole story of NYC.

Superb, Engaging Museum

Volcam ·

Well organized museum with very engaging and informative exhibits. 'He Built This City' and 'Occupied City' are spectacular exhibits that are truly special. My wife and I took our time on a rainy Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Yes, I recommend this attraction

To be started with!

Loulouss31 ·

Every visi of NYC should be started with this museum. It sets bases and give you necessary information to get to understand the city ’ spirit and energy

Yes, I recommend this attraction
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