Museum of The City of New York
4.5$· InexpensiveDiscover five centuries of NYC history, culture, and urban life.
Located at the top of Museum Mile on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of the five boroughs. Through interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and rotating galleries, it traces how a Dutch trading post grew into a global metropolis. Visitors can enjoy dynamic photography collections, engaging film screenings, and modern cultural installations.
Expert notes
- Not to miss are the historic rooms, where you can see New York interiors from 1690 to 1906. Free guided tours are offered daily by the friendly museum docents.
Features
- Art Gallery
- Educational Workshops
- Exhibitions
- Family Fun
- Guided Tours
- Private Events
- Self Guided Tour
- Wheelchair Accessible
Special occasion reservations
Inquiry form for rental space for the event: https://mcnygroups.wufoo.com/forms/venue-rental-inquiry/ You can reserve space for private events like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, birthdays, graduation, and holiday parties, and more. More details here: https://www.mcny.org/venues
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