1-2 hours
The Museum of The City of New York
Nowhere can you take a better bite out of the Big Apple than at the museum dedicated to the city
What you'll do
There’s so much packed into the island of Manhattan that they had to make a museum about it. The aptly named Museum of the City of New York (MCNY), focuses on the art and history of the Big Apple and boasts a wealth of artifacts showcasing the city’s past, present, and future.
You’ll get to see paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, furniture, antique toys, photographs, and more – all depicting the lives and culture of the people of New York City. The museum is home to over 1.5 million items, the majority of which are dated from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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 city unfolds in 28 minutes. Showtimes are every 40 minutes and it is included with admission. Free translations are available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.
What's included
Includes general admission
View the Museum's expansive collection of artifacts, photos, videos, and more
Access all ongoing and special exhibitions
Where you'll be
1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd Street,, New York, USHow to get there
2, 3 to Central Park North/110th Street station; 6 to 103rd Street station
Operating hours
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10AM - 6PM
Please note: the Museum of The City of New York is free to enter on Wednesdays, so we'd recommend visiting an alternative attraction with your pass.
Closings & holidays
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