Museum of the City of New York

I FINALLY took my children with me to visit Museum of the City of New York, and it didn’t disappoint. I believe it has 4 floors to explore. There was an activity for the children way before we even got to explore, which was amazing. We got to create a sculpture or something we felt was missing from NYC. I made a MetroCard out of something that felt like clay and my daughter made the museum and my son tried to make a train. It was really fun. The staff was more than helpful. I loved it. I felt like we had more than enough time to wander around. It’s a little different than other museums because you can engage with some of the artwork and that feels great. You also got to learn a lot about your city, which is amazing. We were all engaged…
Soul Searching - a month ago

This museum flew under my radar in the museum scene of NYC but I think I’d put it as a must see if visiting New York if you’re not familiar with the history or just a new transplant. I went on pay what you wish Wednesday but think it’s worth the standard admission. The history of New York exhibit incorporates a lot of cool media including touch screen interactive panels, artifacts, plaques, and population screens. It has a great depth of New York history through 2020. There are tours you can do but I think the exhibit is very good without a guide at recounting the tensions in each time period. There is a beautiful stairwell. The second floor had interesting exhibits on activism in the city and music. I liked the large scale miniature model of the city. There is a cafe on the second floor but you’re also not far from Lloyd’s for carrot cake. The gift shop has fun books for souvenirs to give as gifts to people.
Jaye Aster Broder - 4 months ago

The Museum of the City of New York in El Barrio is one of the most iconic, authentic museums in this already iconic city. That may be because the team makes it a point to honor and catalogue all the unique ways why New York City is the Rome of the American Empire. I’ve been coming for years and not only enjoy their exhibits but their special programming like Uptown Bounce, Puerto Rican Day festivities or the recent Vogue Ball that was hosted at the museum and felt as real as it gets. This establishment is critical to documenting diverse experiences and continuously building and supporting the community of NYC.
Stinson Parks III - 3 months ago

•A great place to learn about New York’s history in a wonderful and engaging way. •The exhibits are interactive, well-organized, and easy to follow. •It’s less crowded than bigger museums, so you can explore at your own pace. •Perfect if you want to understand the city beyond the usual tourist spots. •There are a lot of nice souvenirs at the shop! •The staff are very accommodating.
BA - 7 months ago