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History Museum and Art Museum
East Harlem, New York
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"Fun interactive activities for children, free with admission."(13 Tips)
"If you want to learn the history of NYC this is the perfect museum."(5 Tips)
"Free admission for a guest"(4 Tips)
"23 minute film"(3 Tips)
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Nadeeka ToussaintJune 22, 2017This is a great place to learn about New York's history. It is clean, polished, and beautiful. An excellent and satisfying way to learn about New York City and the impact many events have had on it.
Eric LApril 21, 2013Timescapes, a 25-min movie on city history, is a must-see. Activist New York features exhibits on 14 social movements. And don't forget Stettheimer Dollhouse and the exhibit on compact living design.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Jeff TomczekFebruary 23, 2014Easy to get to off the 6 (20 min from Grand Central) and entirely worth the trip. Beautiful building and timely special exhibits like Hurricane Sandy photography and City as Canvas. Shop is cool too.
Joanna FlammApril 29, 2018Really great museum and a manageable size. They do a good job of covering lots of different parts of NYC's history using new and old media.
WEI WEIMay 18, 2015Surprisingly great! The chandelier is fascinating. Exhibitions are carefully curated. It's much less crowded so quite enjoyable. Guided tours are at 3pm
Harlem AmbassadorMarch 21, 2013Cultured and telling. Pieces here have great range and depth. Gets a bit pretentious at times. Many 5th avenue types assume it as their own. Avoid admission by saying that you live in East Harlem.
Trae FAugust 2, 2015A lovely museum filled with wonders that make this city one of a kind. Don't miss the most exciting stairwell in NYC. Very clever.
Erik CintronAugust 8, 2016Be clear this museum is only for the 5 Boros. The video is must not long and entertaining. The gift shop is really good something for each boro. The ever changing exhibits are alway entertaining.
New York at Its Core is the only exhibition of its kind dedicated to celebrating and interpreting NYC’s past, present and future. It’s a must-see for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
David HuJanuary 2, 2015Combine a visit here with one to El Museo del Barrio down the street. $9 for barrio and show the pin from there for free admission here! ($14 regular)
Andrew CJanuary 9, 2018Free membership if you have NYCID, $18 suggested admission cost... many rotating exhibits - all are related to life or people in NYC and they are all so great+interesting+eye-opening!!
Sharon P.November 30, 2014Wonderful exhibits worth the entrance fee. Whether you're a local or just visiting, swing by to pick up a little New York history knowledge.
Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013MCNY serves as the unofficial starting point for Museum Mile in a four-story mansion. Check out their free programs like harp concerts, knitting workshops, dance shows, and film screenings.
Leah M.March 26, 2013Feels so clean and modern and in such an old building. Great exhibits that are easy to digest. Check out the micro spaces exhibit when it's still just an exhibit - hopefully it'll be reality someday!
Jon PressmanFebruary 10, 2020Wonderful hidden gem of a museum. Can spend a solid day here with kids of all ages.- Eric RyanNovember 15, 2011Check out the Museum's 23 minute film "Timescapes" - in a unique three screen multimedia format. Focus on the far right screen, otherwise you'll be lost. The content of the film is great.
stephanie scannellJanuary 20, 2017This museum is fantastic. AS a life long New Yorker I learned things about the city I never knew :) I highly recommend a visit
Charmash SeeAugust 21, 2014The city used to be a major center of trade, especially in raw cotton, and used to have cotton presses and the Krishna cotton mills. http://Beawar.Trade
Elena GribokJune 7, 2015You can pay for the admission as much as you want they only have recommended ticket price. And the movie about history of New York is incredible
Amy FinegoldJuly 1, 2016I enjoyed the photos and history of old New York. I loved the Art Deco fixture in the lobby.
Carmen NMay 13, 2015Their exhibits range from the Manhattan street grid to hip hop and subway art. It's good to know they appreciate the entirety of NYC lifestyles.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 30, 2013They host a fantastic series of public programs (some that cost a small fee) that include walking tours, lectures, and discussion by historians and authors Read more
Oz LublingFebruary 27, 2015Awesome museum that's worth a visit for any New Yorker. The 22 minute film about the history of NYC is incredible.
Magdalene PerezJuly 23, 2014If you live in the neighborhood, you can get free admission. Just say, "I'm a neighbor," at the admission desk.
Iftikhar KhanJanuary 3, 2015The exhibitions were good and informative. The café was great, too. I liked the Jefferson letters with original writing more than anything.
ClaireMarch 18, 2014Very friendly and welcoming staff! The admission is only suggested, which means you can give what you can! Great facility and solid exhibits.
L 2KJune 17, 2017The exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd floor are quieter. At the moment, there's a Muslims in New York photography exhibit I highly recommend.
Jacob FordNovember 2, 2017Overly old mansion with some impressive installation art, plus pleasant exhibit design. Don’t ignore the half-rotunda postmodern chandelier.
FacePaulm RevereNovember 5, 2013A rare for-locals museum in Manhattan. Generally, I find the staff (many of whom are native NYers) to be willing to chat with you at length about the exhibits.
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015Great space, got a free tour of the graffiti exhibit, great New York video at the beginning. Not to be missed.
fumieJanuary 15, 2012Must watch the timescapes. 25 min multimedia experience that brings the history of the city to life. And the exhibition of Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment was great!
Andrés CruzApril 3, 2018You don’t want to miss this museum. If you can just go to one museum choose this one.
Perine WeilandNovember 5, 2017Amazing museum for the fan of New York I am. Not crowded which is nice. Very much underrated.
Mike BloombergJanuary 22, 2013Today, I was here to announce the winner of the adAPT NYC competition to develop a micro-apartment housing model:
Victoria ChanApril 9, 2017Very informative museum which can cost you half a day to finish. $22 is only suggested admission. You can pay whatever you want.- Fun interactive activities for children, free with admission. Check out the website for details and dates.
CompassApril 25, 2014Stop in to look at over a million artifacts of New York City history that spans from its Dutch origins to now.
Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015Awesome Museum, Martha Cooper / Hip Hop exhibit was great! Disappointed that the cafe gets close without any notices or social media updates. It's 2015 people!- Angelica YoungDecember 2, 2014One of the better museums to visit in the city. Loved the Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao photography exhibit
Damian BayonaJune 19, 20153 stories of NYC related history - from architecture to art to music. Free for students.
BLOUIN ARTINFOJuly 14, 2011Check out the New York Interiors (1690-1906) permanent exhibition. It features elements of New York domestic environments from the late 17th through the early 20th centuries. Read more
- HashtagNYUJanuary 5, 2016Right on Museum Mile, and free for NYU students (Bonus: Free admission for a guest, too!)
- J AJune 27, 2012The admission is suggested which is great. If you want to learn the history of NYC this is the perfect museum.
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loran jonakMarch 14, 2017Great experience. Very fun and informative with use of modern technology throughout.
Daniel TewfikJanuary 18, 2015All design, planning, or architecture lovers should check this place out.
Time Out New YorkJune 28, 2013Among the miscellany kept in storage is a pair of fake eyelashes worn by Joan Crawford. The falsies were originally part of a group of more than 80 pairs, which were sold at auction after her death. Read more
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Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave (at E 103rd St)
New York, NY 10029
United States
New York, NY 10029
United States
The Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City.
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(212) 534-1672
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"The architecture is awesome, and the exhibits are fascinating. Visited in March 1998, when Art Honor Society @ WHS had their field trip. It was the perfect day, especially for me when I was just 15!"
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