Museum of the City of New York City

The collections in Museum of the City of New York explore the vibrant past, present and future of New York

Housed in a 1930s American Colonial brick mansion on the northern end of Museum Mile, the Museum of the City of New York celebrates the history and panache of the Big Apple. The exhibitions explore all things New York from the urban landscape to the cultural diversity of its 8 million residents that define the city's distinct personality. Collections of paintings, artefacts and photographs bring the sights, sounds and styles of the Empire City to life and provide tourists an essential introduction to the vibrant past, present and future of New York.

The comprehensive collection of the Museum of the City of New York is estimated to contain upwards of 1.5 million objects related to the five boroughs from their beginnings as a Dutch settlement and as a major port in the New World to modern day. The permanent collections include galleries dedicated to Broadway memorabilia and the history of nightlife and theatre, the history and evolution of police and fire fighting techniques and the influence of the fashion and textile industries. A large anthology of toys illustrate a social history of childhood in city and an impressive decorative arts collection chronicles the trendsetting style of New Yorkers.

Currently undergoing a major renovation expected to last until 2013, the Museum of the City of New York will remain open throughout the expansion project and continue to offer many free public programs. Please see the website for a schedule of lectures, symposiums and family programs.

Cost: Admission fees apply. Please see website for up-to-date pricing.

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm; closed Mondays and Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Website: Museum of the City of New York

Address: 1220 5th Avenue at 103rd Street

Nearby attractions: Central Park, Whitney Museum of American Art, The Frick Collection, The Met and the Cloisters

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
4 or 6	104th Street	7 minutes
Getting there: Take the 4 or 6 train to 103rd Street, walk three blocks west on 104th Street and turn left onto 5th Avenue (7 minutes).