Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York

History Museum and Art Museum
East Harlem, New York
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Museum of the City of New York
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    Ranked #6 for exhibits in New York
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    Gabriel C.
    "Fun interactive activities for children, free with admission."(13 Tips)
    J A.
    "If you want to learn the history of NYC this is the perfect museum."(5 Tips)
    HashtagNYU
    "Free admission for a guest"(4 Tips)
    Eric R.
    "23 minute film"(3 Tips)
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  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CarranzaMarch 18, 2015
    Everything is Design!: The Work of Paul Rand
  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura GormanApril 8, 2016
    nice building good exhibits
  • highwind
    highwindAugust 14, 2013
    Free admissions for Bloomberg employees and 1 guest.
  • Dennis D.heart icon on user image
    Dennis DiazMarch 18, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Come and see the "Making Room and New Models for Housing New York
  • Sara G.heart icon on user image
    Sara GuernseyMarch 10, 2014
    Getting that art history done
  • Kay 5.
    Kay 5February 21, 2014
    Check out "Timescapes" film.. a multimedia portrait of New York
  • Museum N.
    Museum New YorkAugust 24, 2011
    View the exhibitions, then relax & enjoy an Ice Tea on our Fifth Avenue Terrace!
  • Gregory C.
    Gregory CornwellOctober 3, 2013
    Discovered the origins of chewing gum. One of many things at the MCNY
  • Monserrat
    MonserratMarch 26, 2018
    Mod New York Fashion Takes a Trip
  • Zeynep Z.
    Zeynep ZSeptember 2, 2011
    Can be a hassle to go there, but once you're inside check the upstairs exhibits.
  • carolynn c.
    carolynn campbellOctober 29, 2015
    Great NYC Marathon exhibit .
  • @joeljet
    @joeljetJanuary 5, 2012
    Another free museum for Columbia students! Remember your ID!
  • Stephen P.
    Stephen PersingerFebruary 16, 2013
    Check out the timescapes 23 minute video! Its also open captioned. Last showing is at 5:15
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan ShellMarch 5, 2011
    Make sure you watch the history of NYC video. Worth 25 min of your time.
  • Eliana L.heart icon on user image
    Eliana LeiteJanuary 5, 2017
    Charming and lovely
  • Nathan S.heart icon on user image
    Nathan SukonikJune 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Working here is fun! Great staff!
  • Caitlin C.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin ClementsJune 29, 2013
    This was used as the location for the school in Gossip Girl
  • Ray D.
    Ray Dela TorreOctober 18, 2012
    Great exhibit on activism.
  • Booieheart icon on user image
    BooieMay 21, 2015
    This is where they shoot some scenes in Gossip Girl
  • Pretty M.
    Pretty MillzAugust 16, 2019
    Throw good parties
  • Donald S.
    Donald SharpMarch 2, 2015
    The room about NYC activists is rightophyle... ¬¬
  • danesh j.
    danesh jNovember 9, 2013
    Good place to charge phone with free wifi
  • Maximiliaan B.
    Maximiliaan BottermanSeptember 12, 2013
    Small but very nice!
  • Justin C.
    Justin CAugust 29, 2010
    The timescapes show was the best part!! Make sure you sit and watch it.
  • Ro N.heart icon on user image
    Ro NivonogDecember 16, 2013
    The room about NYC activists is rightophyle... ¬¬
  • Jónatan P.heart icon on user image
    Jónatan ProsperoJune 29, 2013
    Fashion exhibit is pretty dope.
  • Lauren Q.
    Lauren QuinonesJuly 9, 2010
    My grandfather was just inducted into the Stickball Hall of Fame!! Yay!
  • Fabris W.
    Fabris WowoJuly 7, 2013
    A MUST SEE!!!
  • Thump
    ThumpAugust 9, 2013
    Go to the Big Apple Bash!
  • Tracey N.
    Tracey NNovember 11, 2011
    The food is ok on the cafe. Plan for a half day visit.
  • Mélanie V.
    Mélanie VecchioJuly 1, 2015
    $14 adults
  • Betsy B.heart icon on user image
    Betsy BookApril 6, 2010
    The Addams exhibit was wonderful. People laughing out loud in the hallways.
  • Steven L.
    Steven LehrburgerFebruary 14, 2010
    There are some great photograps by Stanley Kubrick up the stairs on the left.
  • Joseph M.
    Joseph MontagJanuary 25, 2010
    See the Timescapes show. Its about a half hour long and well worth it.
  • Nora V.
    Nora VetterJune 15, 2011
    Go to mcny.com to see the latest events to attend.
  • MVP N.
    MVP NYMay 3, 2010
    Spend a rainy Monday here in May (it's Free!) Read more
  • Thiago S.
    Thiago SoaresJanuary 5, 2011
    Very Wonderful Pictures
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan SpillaneOctober 29, 2010
    I would come in 2011 when things start opening up again :(
  • Jj R.
    Jj RantiNovember 4, 2010
    dgaadfgadgafga
  • Mustafa C.
    Mustafa CanMarch 20, 2016
    Bigbus turlarından 72 saatlik tur alırsanız (35 dolar) hem istediğiniz an buslara binebilir, hem 1 saat central parkta bisiklet turu, hem de bu müzeye free entrance + breakfast kazanırsınız
  • California Bakery
    California BakeryOctober 3, 2012
    Un viaggio nella storia della città, per conoscere più da vicino la sua storia, la sua cultura, il suo lifestyle unico | An amazing journey through history, to better know NYC's culture and lifestyle
  • Ana B.heart icon on user image
    Ana BernerJuly 29, 2017
    Una buena visión panorámica de la historia de la ciudad de Nueva York
  • Magdara L.heart icon on user image
    Magdara LunaFebruary 10, 2017
    Interesante , te habla de la cultura de new York y presentas artistas que reflejan el modus vivendis.
  • Александр
    АлександрSeptember 18, 2013
    Музей слабоват, стоит 10 баксов. Послушал экскурсию на английском. Реально работают сейчас два зала.
  • Brkgnyheart icon on user image
    BrkgnyOctober 17, 2014
    Buraya gidin herseyden once 20 dakikalik new york filmi icin bile deger
  • Vanessa S.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa SeixasApril 12, 2016
    Vale o passeio.
  • Marcio G.
    Marcio GomesApril 8, 2014
    lugar muito especial basta conferir..
  • Sergey G.heart icon on user image
    Sergey GrinApril 7, 2015
    Кроме светильника особо интересного ничего нет
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Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave (at E 103rd St)
New York, NY 10029
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