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MCNY

Museum of the City of New York

East Harlem1–2 hourshistoryculture

The Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Through exhibitions, collections, and programs, the museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City.

Est. 1923

Permanent Collection

The MCNY holds more than 750,000 objects documenting the history and culture of New York City, including paintings, photographs, prints, maps, costumes, toys, and decorative arts. The landmark exhibition New York at Its Core tells the 400-year story of New York from a Dutch trading post to a global capital.

Collection Highlights

New York at Its Core permanent exhibitionWallach Gallery photography collectionNYC toy and doll collectionCostume and fashion collectionStettheimer DollhouseBroadway theater collection
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10am – 6pm
Wednesday10am – 6pm
ThursdayToday10am – 6pm
Friday10am – 6pm
Saturday10am – 6pm
Sunday10am – 6pm

Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission

Pay What You Wish

Suggested: $22

General$22
Students$14
Seniors$14
Children under 20Free

Suggested admission. Free for children under 20 and NYC students.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🛍Gift Shop

Getting There

6 to 103rd St

Plan Your Visit

1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029

Get DirectionsBuy TicketsMuseum Website

Call: (212) 534-1672

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