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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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.

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Discover the Magic of MCNY Museum

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.

Experience the NY Museum of the City of New York

Every corner of the NY Museum of the City of New York offers a story to tell, a tale of the Big Apple's evolution. Its exhibits captivate and enlighten, painting a picture of an ever-changing city that never sleeps. Make sure to plan your visit today with The New York Pass® tickets!

Museum of the City of New York highlights

• 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.

Did you know

You can fit the Big Apple onto the small screen! Timescapes, the award-winning short documentary narrated by actor Stanley Tucci, allows viewers to watch the history of the city unfold in 28 minutes. Showtimes are every 40 minutes and it's included with admission. Free translations are available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.