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Museum of the City of New York: General Admission
4.3
75 Ratings
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Explore the vibrant history and culture of New York City at the Museum of the City of New York. Discover the city’s past, present, and future in a beautifully renovated building on Museum Mile.
Explore the vibrant history and culture of New York City at the Museum of the City of New York. Discover the city’s past, present, and future in a beautifully renovated building on Museum Mile.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of the City of New York - The Museum of the City of New York features two ongoing exhibitions–the award-winning New York at Its Core, a three gallery exhibition that explores New York City’s history and future through objects, images, contemporary video, photography, and interactive digital experiences, and Activist New York, an…
- Museum of the City of New York - The Museum of the City of New York features two ongoing exhibitions–the award-winning New York at Its Core, a three gallery exhibition that explores New York City’s history and future through objects, images, contemporary video, photography, and interactive digital experiences, and Activist New York, an exhibition which seeks to tell the story of activism in the five boroughs past and present. There are also several special exhibitions on view at any one time and the short documentary Timescapes, a multimedia historical storytelling, bringing viewers on a 28 minute journey through 400 years of history. The film runs every 40 minutes and headsets are available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.
What's Included
- All special exhibitions included
- Access to permanent exhibitions
- General admission covered
- Enjoy the ‘Timescapes’ 28-minute documentary
- All special exhibitions included
- Access to permanent exhibitions
- General admission covered
- Enjoy the ‘Timescapes’ 28-minute documentary
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Gift Shop items
- Snacks
- Gift Shop items
Additional Information
The City of New York Museum cultivates comprehension of the unique character of city living in the world’s most impactful metropolis. It pulls in visitors through celebration, documentation, and explanation of the city’s history, current state, and future potential. The Museum, which is situated in a recently refurbished 1932 Georgian Colonial-Revival…
The City of New York Museum cultivates comprehension of the unique character of city living in the world’s most impactful metropolis. It pulls in visitors through celebration, documentation, and explanation of the city’s history, current state, and future potential. The Museum, which is situated in a recently refurbished 1932 Georgian Colonial-Revival architecture, boasts a location at the pinnacle of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street, opposite Central Park’s Conservatory Gardens, and on the south edge of East Harlem district.
Location
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, at 103rd Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(75 Ratings)
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Froglady12
Oct 23, 2024
Highly recommend this fabulous museum - I cannot recommend this outstanding museum too highly. There was SO much to see with diverse and eclectic exhibitions including ones on Shirley Chisholm (very inspiring and informative), a history of protesting in NY, Art Deco in NY, an immersive room showing multiple clips from the myriad movies filmed in the city (much less chaotic than it sounds; absolutely absorbing and not at all frenzied) as well as the outstanding permanent exhibitions devoted of course to the development of the city from fields and trees to what it is today. Don’t miss the fascinating film showing in the basement along the same lines. I visited on a Wednesday, which is free, and I thought it might be horribly busy but apart from a small but very noisy group of children - easily avoided - it wasn’t crowded at all. The staff were very well informed, very welcoming and very friendly. I would have stayed longer but the icy air con eventually forced me out into the sun to defrost! Truly a wonderful experience.
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Swedishtomcat
Oct 7, 2024
A hidden gem - Feels like this is a bit of a hidden gem as it doesn’t seem to be that busy. The video narrated by Stanley Tucci and the montage of films set in New York were particular highlights. The museum is easy to get to and from Midtown as there is a bus stop right outside.
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Lorettayoung45
Oct 6, 2024
This museum was one of the best that I visited in New York, - This is one of the best museums in New York detailing history how it has grown, the people that made it possible, and the folks that are continuing to change New York for the good. A must see.
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Grrprr
Jul 6, 2024
Another great visit - I come here every time I am in NYC. The museum never disappoints. It is a very accessible and innovative museum.
A first time visitor should start on the ground floor with Timescapes, a great telling of the basic story of the city. Then follow it up with the two exhibits about New York at its Core.
Two exhibits that can deceivingly time consuming are closing soon. You are here is a kaleidoscope of sound and imagery that can be watched again and again. The restoration project is probably their best interactive learning classroom yet. Getting to chat with Gary was a wonderful experience.
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W2870tukatew
May 6, 2024
Excellent exhibition on New York’s beginning - An excellent exhibition about New Amsterdam's beginning, rename, cultural metamorphosis and the people who made this extraordinary city. EXACTLY what we were looking for. Beautifully laid out and very informative. So pleased to have gone
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Rosamundb2016
Jul 27, 2024
Go, it’s great - I learned a lot and I was entertained it was really fun. Very interactive and you can choose what you want to learn more about so everyone can have a different experience. Really well executed. Highly recommended.
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Pompeylad
Jul 21, 2024
Excellent little Museum. - Compact small museum, well worth the admission & not too big that it becomes daunting. Well worth a couple of hours of anyone’s time
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Peridon
May 7, 2024
The evolution of the Big Apple - This Museum is located at the bottom of 5th Avenue in front of Central Park, not crowded and with well-arranged works. This is the museum of the history of New York City with several rooms that offer a historical excursus on the evolution of the Big Apple.
Permanent and temporary exhibitions make the museum interesting and rich in material including paintings and sculptures, costumes and fabrics, manuscripts, furniture and decorative arts, archive collections...
It is a pleasure to visit thanks also to the logical sense of the routes.
Online tickets cost $20, free for ages 20 and under.
Otherwise, the "pay-what-you-wish" formula or donation is available on site.
It must be seen
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G5397kalindad
May 4, 2024
Good - We enjoyed the movie in the basement. We would suggest guests do that first then visit floor, 1, 2, 3 in that order. Originally, the ticket agent said to do the reverse.
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Boardingpass0909
Jul 13, 2024
Disappointing - I was not impressed by this museum.
Timescapes, the video presentation of how the city has evolved, was the best bit. Very interesting. Really not much else to see. Even though it's technically free, you basically are obliged to pay $20 each. Not worth it, there are many better museums in the city.
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