Museum of the City of New York
Type: Art Museums, History Museums, Museums
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Established in 1923 the Museum of the City of New York's (MCNY) mission is to collect, preserve and present objects related to the original culture and history of New York City – from the gritty to... Read More
Established in 1923 the Museum of the City of New York's (MCNY) mission is to collect, preserve and present objects related to the original culture and history of New York City – from the gritty to the stunning. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion, the present residence of the Mayor of New York, the city was offered its present location in a Georgian Colonial-Revival building.This museum has amassed a huge collection of unusual items "750,000 at last count" like several of Eugene O'Neill's handwritten manuscripts, a complete room of Duncan Phyfe furniture, and no less than 412 glass negatives by famous photographer Jacob Riis, a man's suit worn to George Washington's Inaugural Ball and displays graffiti writing, and art from the 1970s and 80s.
Hours:
- Daily 10am-6pm
Admissions:
- Adult $14; Senior $10; Student $10; Child (19 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Museums, Historic Sites: "Live or work in the zip codes of 10029, 10035, or 10037? Then you qualify for the "I'm a Neighbor" program and admission fee is waived."
- Best for Museums Because: MCNY is the keeper of the spirit of New York revealing its stories and secrets through objects, costumes, drawings, photos, furniture and theater.
- Best for Historic Sites Because: MCNY just launched its permanent exhibition "New York at Its Core," jewel in the crown of a 10-year, $100 million renovation of the entire Museum.
