Museum of the City of New York

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 - a month 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 - 3 months ago

Free for New Yorkers to visit (Pay What You Wish), and definitely worth the journey up here. The exhibits aren't huge, you'll probably get through everything in less than two hours (assuming you read it all), but it was very informative and well laid out. Easy to follow the structure of each exhibit, and the scale model of the city in particular is very impressive to see in person.
Daragh Fogarty - 3 weeks ago

We visited the Museum of the City of New York. Overall, we weren’t particularly impressed, but the experience was still interesting. There are some engaging exhibitions that are definitely worth seeing, especially if you’re interested in the history of New York City. We also enjoyed the interactive rooms, which made the visit more engaging and modern. In the end, it may not be a “must-see” for everyone, but it still has some highlights that make it worth a visit.
Iryna Shchukina - 2 months ago

If you’re looking for a fun, interesting way to learn the history and culture of New York City you must stop at this museum. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and to learn about the evolution of the greatest city in the world. Part of the museum are interactive and it’s more story driven than art focused. There are some unique pieces inside like a 1930s Selmer trumpet that belong to Louis Armstrong, a guest list of who will be allowed into studio 54 during its heyday, great fashion, displays, and stories of immigration and urban growth All children under 18 get in free and on Wednesday everyone is allowed to enter free of charge. City residence pay as you wish, otherwise it’s $23 and well worth the cost.
A.L. Harris - 2 months ago