Anchoring the top of Museum Mile, this 1923 institution traces NYC's history through photographs, costumes, toys, and decorative arts in a handsome Colonial Revival building—a lesser-crowded, engaging deep dive into the city's story.
“Situated in a colonial Georgian-style mansion, this local museum focuses solely on New York City’s past, present and future.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"In a Colonial Revival building designed for the museum in the 1930s, the city's history and many quirks are revealed through engaging exhibits here." Full review
Time Out
"Located at the northern end of Museum Mile, this institution contains a wealth of city history." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Fascinating exhibitions on life in the big city."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Founded in 1923 as America's first institution dedicated to the history of a city, this museum chronicles the changing face of New York through its rich collections of decorative arts." Full review
Where
"New York City’s past, present and future are illustrated through paintings, photographs, toys, theatrical costumes, manuscripts and more that reflect the city’s rich diversity." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"The crown jewel of the Queens Museum is a nearly 10,000-square-foot architectural model of the city originally built for the 1964 World's Fair. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"MCNY is one of the final—and lesser-known—museums you’ll reach as you head north along Museum Mile, the stretch of Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th Streets that hosts a beloved summer street festival." Full review
Frommer's
"A wide variety of objects—costumes, photographs, prints, maps, dioramas, and memorabilia—trace the history of New York City from its beginnings as a humble Dutch colony." Full review
New York Times
"Pack in 400 years of history at the Museum of the City of New York in East Harlem ($20 suggested admission), opposite Central Park at the top end of Museum Mile. Its ongoing exhibition,..."
"You may not know the name Irene Castle today, but if you were alive a century ago, you definitely would have. Along with her husband Vernon, the dancing duo popularized dances like the..."
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Time Out
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Where
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine
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