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About Museum of the City of New York
Address
1220 5th AveOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Directions
The Museum of the City of New York tells the story of New York from its 16th-century beginnings to the present. At its Fifth Avenue home in East Harlem, photographs, maps, and other artifacts show how the city’s streets, communities, and identity have changed over time. Its broad perspective makes it a useful place to connect the neighborhoods you explore with the people and events that shaped them. Changing exhibitions bring new subjects into focus, while interactive displays offer an approachable way for families and first-time visitors to engage with the city’s past. The museum’s location near the northern end of Central Park also makes it a natural stop on a day spent exploring Uptown Manhattan.
Before you enter
- Check current opening hours before you go; Wednesday hours extend into the evening.
- Look up the current exhibitions if there’s a particular part of New York history you hope to explore.
- Allow enough time for both the ongoing displays and any changing exhibitions.
What to expect
- Expect city history told through photographs, maps, artifacts, and interactive displays.
- Exhibitions cover a broad span, from New York’s early history to the present.
- Families may find hands-on activities alongside the historical displays.
During your visit
- Start with the citywide history displays for context before exploring changing exhibitions.
- Pause at the maps to compare earlier streetscapes with places you know today.
- Check the floor layout so you don’t miss displays on another level.