Museum of the City of New York
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“Situated in a colonial Georgian-style mansion, this local museum focuses solely on New York City’s past, present and future.”
– Lonely Planet
"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."
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"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."
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"Located at the northern end of Museum Mile, this institution contains a wealth of city history."
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"Fascinating exhibitions on life in the big city."
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"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."
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