Museum of The City of New York

4.5$· Inexpensive

Discover five centuries of NYC history, culture, and urban life.

Located at the top of Museum Mile on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of the five boroughs. Through interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and rotating galleries, it traces how a Dutch trading post grew into a global metropolis. Visitors can enjoy dynamic photography collections, engaging film screenings, and modern cultural installations.

Quick tip: Catch the short film on NYC history and take advantage of extended evening hours on Wednesdays.

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Inquiry form for rental space for the event: https://mcnygroups.wufoo.com/forms/venue-rental-inquiry/ You can reserve space for private events like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, birthdays, graduation, and holiday parties, and more. More details here: https://www.mcny.org/venues

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