Museum of the City of New York

This is a great place to learn about New York's history. It is clean , polished, and beautiful. An excellent and satisfying way to learn about New York City and the impact many events have had on it.

Timescapes, a 25-min movie on city history, is a must-see. Activist New York features exhibits on 14 social movements. And don't forget Stettheimer Dollhouse and the exhibit on compact living design.

Easy to get to off the 6 (20 min from Grand Central) and entirely worth the trip. Beautiful building and timely special exhibits like Hurricane Sandy photography and City as Canvas. Shop is cool too.

Really great museum and a manageable size. They do a good job of covering lots of different parts of NYC's history using new and old media.

Surprisingly great! The chandelier is fascinating. Exhibitions are carefully curated. It's much less crowded so quite enjoyable. Guided tours are at 3pm

Cultured and telling. Pieces here have great range and depth. Gets a bit pretentious at times. Many 5th avenue types assume it as their own. Avoid admission by saying that you live in East Harlem.

A lovely museum filled with wonders that make this city one of a kind. Don't miss the most exciting stairwell in NYC. Very clever.

Be clear this museum is only for the 5 Boros. The video is must not long and entertaining. The gift shop is really good something for each boro. The ever changing exhibits are alway entertaining.

New York at Its Core is the only exhibition of its kind dedicated to celebrating and interpreting NYC’s past, present and future. It’s a must-see for New Yorkers and tourists alike.

Combine a visit here with one to El Museo del Barrio down the street. $9 for barrio and show the pin from there for free admission here! ($14 regular)

Free membership if you have NYCID, $18 suggested admission cost... many rotating exhibits - all are related to life or people in NYC and they are all so great+interesting+eye-opening!!

Wonderful exhibits worth the entrance fee. Whether you're a local or just visiting, swing by to pick up a little New York history knowledge .

MCNY serves as the unofficial starting point for Museum Mile in a four-story mansion. Check out their free programs like harp concerts , knitting workshops, dance shows, and film screenings.

Feels so clean and modern and in such an old building . Great exhibits that are easy to digest. Check out the micro spaces exhibit when it's still just an exhibit - hopefully it'll be reality someday!

Wonderful hidden gem of a museum . Can spend a solid day here with kids of all ages.

Check out the Museum 's 23 minute film "Timescapes" - in a unique three screen multimedia format. Focus on the far right screen, otherwise you'll be lost. The content of the film is great.

This museum is fantastic. AS a life long New Yorker I learned things about the city I never knew :) I highly recommend a visit

The city used to be a major center of trade, especially in raw cotton, and used to have cotton presses and the Krishna cotton mills . http://Beawar.Trade

You can pay for the admission as much as you want they only have recommended ticket price. And the movie about history of New York is incredible

I enjoyed the photos and history of old New York. I loved the Art Deco fixture in the lobby.

Their exhibits range from the Manhattan street grid to hip hop and subway art . It's good to know they appreciate the entirety of NYC lifestyles.

They host a fantastic series of public programs (some that cost a small fee) that include walking tours , lectures, and discussion by historians and authors Read more

If you live in the neighborhood , you can get free admission . Just say, "I'm a neighbor," at the admission desk.

The exhibitions were good and informative. The café was great, too. I liked the Jefferson letters with original writing more than anything.

Awesome museum that's worth a visit for any New Yorker. The 22 minute film about the history of NYC is incredible.

Very friendly and welcoming staff ! The admission is only suggested, which means you can give what you can! Great facility and solid exhibits .

The exhibits on the 2nd and 3rd floor are quieter . At the moment, there's a Muslims in New York photography exhibit I highly recommend.

A rare for-locals museum in Manhattan. Generally, I find the staff (many of whom are native NYers) to be willing to chat with you at length about the exhibits .

Overly old mansion with some impressive installation art , plus pleasant exhibit design. Don’t ignore the half-rotunda postmodern chandelier .

Must watch the timescapes. 25 min multimedia experience that brings the history of the city to life. And the exhibition of Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment was great!

Great space, got a free tour of the graffiti exhibit , great New York video at the beginning. Not to be missed.

You don’t want to miss this museum . If you can just go to one museum choose this one.

Amazing museum for the fan of New York I am. Not crowded which is nice. Very much underrated.

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Very informative museum which can cost you half a day to finish. $22 is only suggested admission . You can pay whatever you want.

Fun interactive activities for children, free with admission . Check out the website for details and dates.

THIRTEEN members check out this fantastic museum with these great offers, 20% discount for entry to the museum , $2 off the price of regular admission , in addition to a 10% gift shop discount ! Read more

Great graffiti exhibit currently running. There is music on some nights.

Awesome Museum , Martha Cooper / Hip Hop exhibit was great! Disappointed that the cafe gets close without any notices or social media updates. It's 2015 people!

Stop in to look at over a million artifacts of New York City history that spans from its Dutch origins to now.

3 stories of NYC related history - from architecture to art to music . Free for students.

One of the better museums to visit in the city . Loved the Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao photography exhibit

Check out the intro video. Great overview of the city 's history.

Check out the New York Interiors (1690-1906) permanent exhibition . It features elements of New York domestic environments from the late 17th through the early 20th centuries. Read more

Right on Museum Mile, and free for NYU students (Bonus: Free admission for a guest, too!)

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The admission is suggested which is great. If you want to learn the history of NYC this is the perfect museum .

Among the miscellany kept in storage is a pair of fake eyelashes worn by Joan Crawford. The falsies were originally part of a group of more than 80 pairs, which were sold at auction after her death. Read more

Great experience. Very fun and informative with use of modern technology throughout.

All design, planning, or architecture lovers should check this place out.