Museum of the City of New York

1220 Fifth Avenue (at 103rd Street)
(212) 534-1672

www.mcny.org

History, People, and Culture of New York

If you are looking for a museum that is smaller and less crowded then say the Met or the Museum of Natural History, then the Museum of the City of New York may be for you.

The general focus of the museum is on the history and people of New York City. The exhibits are interesting and informative, making it a great alternative to some of the larger, better-known museums down the street.

If you’re looking for great art, then skip it, but if a good New York City history museum is what you want, then this is it. Depending on how much reading you do, the whole place can be seen in two to three hours.

Don’t miss “Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York”. This 25 minute presentation is a highlight of the museum. It runs every half hour and features New York City history from 1609 to present and how it grew to become a city of a new type with rich diversity and culture.

Another plus: You can enjoy a leisurely walk along Museum Mile next to Central Park on your way there.

Essential Tourist Information

Suggested Admission

Adults: $10
Seniors/Students: $6

Museum Hours

Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays (except Monday holidays)
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Directions

By subway, take the 6 train to 103rd Street and walk three blocks west or take the 2 or 3 train to Central Park North (110th Street), walk one block east to Fifth Avenue and then south to 103rd Street.
By bus take the M1, M3, M4, or M106 to 104th Street or the M2 to 101st Street.

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