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Museum of the City of New York is a tourist attraction in New York, NY.

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Jenn G
Jenn G -Google user
2 months ago
A Hidden Gem for NYC History Lovers I’m so glad I took the time to visit this museum—it’s truly a hidden gem! The building itself is beautiful, and the exhibits are thoughtfully curated with something for every learning style. You’ll find artifacts from different eras, informative...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNo
Tina Tierney
Tina Tierney -Google user
2 months ago
I love this exhibit and visited for the first time after at least 20 trips to NYC. I highly recommend any visitor to NYC to come here to learn the history, evolution, culture of NYC and more. I spent 3 hours here and...Read More
E. Y
E. Y -Google user
2 months ago
What I really loved about the Museum of the City of New York is how it takes serious, often weighty civic topics and presents them in such a fresh, modern way. Instead of dry text panels, you’ll find exhibits that use bold visuals, pop art influences,...Read More
WeekdayUp to 10 minNot sure
Olga Istomina
Olga Istomina -Google user
a month ago
A sparsely populated museum with an interesting exhibition, some of which is permanent and some of which changes. On the ground floor they show a film about the history of New York, on the first floor there is a permanent exhibition. On the third floor...Read More
Public holidayNo waitNo
Adam Struzik
Adam Struzik -Google user
3 weeks ago
The museum is definetely worth visiting. If you are keen on museums like me you'll enjoy the exhibitions and interactive monitors installed to them. I recommend spending there up to 2,5 hours to see every floor and with non rushing pace to see each exhibit....Read More
Yulan Zhou
Yulan Zhou -Google user
3 months ago
It’s a compactly laid-out lovely museum that is actually providing with the amount of information beyond your expectation. We had only two hours before closing which is far from enough. The 30 minute video clip about New York history is a must-see. All modules are...Read More
WeekendNo waitNo
Jeroen Mylle
Jeroen Mylle -Google user
5 months ago
The Museum of the City of New York consistently delivers insightful and well-curated exhibitions, but the temporary graffiti exhibit truly stands out. It’s more than just a celebration of street art — it’s a powerful narrative of resistance, identity, and the voice of a city...Read More
Canavar Vasfi
Canavar Vasfi -Google user
3 weeks ago
Music and dance sections were great. In music section, you can stay in the parts of new york and the room plays the song from there. But graffiti section was my favorite. You can even draw your graffiti and put it on the board.
WeekendNo waitYes
Carina Fourmyle
Carina Fourmyle -Google user
3 months ago
I came for the social dance exhibit, Urban Stomp, and was pleasantly surprised by all of the other exhibits, too! Dance in NYC, music, street art, protests, a fascinating immersive film experience, and more! Well thought-out with several immersive aspects. The whole museum may take...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNot sure
BellaDuessa
BellaDuessa -Google user
6 months ago
Had a wonderful time visiting this museum, very nice, clean and well taken care, very informative. The civil rights movement, has a whole floor dedicated to that. This museum is a place to visit more than once, the Media Room alone, would be awesome to come...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Andrew Schaefer
Andrew Schaefer -Google user
2 months ago
I honestly could've believe how phenomenal this museum is. It has everything you could want to know and learn about NYC history and culture, and then some. Very well-curated exhibits! I need to go back again ASAP.
carlos borges
carlos borges -Google user
6 months ago
We had a fantastic time here with our kids! We caught an excellent exhibit called “You Are Here,” which spotlighted iconic films shot in New York City. There were also fun children’s activities—our kids especially loved the arts and crafts station. We’re already planning to...Read More
Data Rich
Data Rich -Google user
2 months ago
This has always been one of my favorite NYC museums. Loved the political and music exhibits on this visit. A great place to learn more about NYC.
WeekendNo waitNo
Xiaochun Wang
Xiaochun Wang -Google user
2 months ago
A beautiful museum with a great deal I Of information. It is also a place where you can find yourself. Amazed of how New York is becoming into!
WeekendNo wait
Michael Dzikowski
Michael Dzikowski -Google user
a month ago
Nice museum with a good amount of New York City history, memorabilia, etc. Cafe on 2 is good for a quick snack.
WeekendNo waitNot sure
Laura Goulden
Laura Goulden -Google user
9 months ago
I loved this place. Spent about three hours wandering the exhibits, all for free due to visiting on a Wednesday. Not busy at all (no line, not crowded) and lovely clean facilities. I think you would enjoy this if you like stopping to read about...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNo
DBunji Fromartz
DBunji Fromartz -Google user
2 months ago
Come on Wednesday, it's free, pay what you will. Nice seeing old Chinatown friends in the Urban Stomp exhibit. Old hustle and hip-hop dancers too. Pretty good history presentation and great interactive exhibits. The Timescapes movie of New York is good for history buffs. The film in...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNo
TFT
TFT -Google user
4 months ago
A varied and engrossing museum! To kick off, I enjoyed reading about the history of the city in New York at Its Core. The Songs of New York made for a fun, interactive musical interlude. My favourite, though, had to be Activist New York: stories of the...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Laura John
Laura John -Google user
2 weeks ago
Best museum in New York. They have the most thoughtful, thorough, and just downright fun exhibits I’ve ever experienced. They have so many cool interactive and immersive components that make the content accessible and engaging instead of just reading walls of texts on placards. They...Read More
WeekendNo waitNo
Mare
Mare -Google user
a week ago
This museum is absolutely worth going to if you have a special interest in history or specifically the history of New York City. Although it was uncrowded, I recommend spending several hours here if you intend to absorb everything (yes, there is a small cafe...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes

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