The Skyscraper Museum

The Skyscraper Museum is dedicated to the history and design of tall buildings from around the world

A true New York original, the Skyscraper Museum has been the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the architecture of the high-rise since it opened in 1997. Exhibits in the collection focus on the artistic design, technology, construction, influence on real estate values and human inhabitancy of tall buildings worldwide. The museum interior features mirror polished stainless steel floors and ceilings creating the illusion of an infinitely vertical space and has been met with critical acclaim in architectural and interior design community.

The Skyline Museum houses two galleries, one dedicated to the Manhattan skyline and a special exhibitions hall. The permanent collection includes two hand-carved, highly detailed models of Midtown and Downtown, informative displays on the world's tallest buildings and a visual history of the buildings of Lower Manhattan. In 2006, an exhibit was added to commemorate the architecture and history of the World Trade Center and the construction of the Freedom Tower.

A full calendar of lectures, exhibitions and guided walking tours organised by museum staff are available on the website. On Saturday mornings, museum educators host a family program to introduce children to engineering, architecture and urban development through hands-on activities.

Cost: Free admission with a New York Pass otherwise admission fees apply. See website for current admission rates.

Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Website: Skyscraper Museum

Address: 39 Battery Place (building shared with Ritz Carlton)

Nearby attractions: Battery Park, Staten Island Ferry, Financial District, Trinity Church, St. Paul's Chapel, Brooklyn Bridge

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
4 or 5	Bowling Green	6 minutes
Getting there: Take the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green, head west towards the Hudson River along the side of Battery Park. The entrance is directly across from the Museum of Jewish Heritage (6 minutes).