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Museum of the City of New York, East Harlem
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Museum of the City of New York

  • 4.56.1k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A light-filled, historic museum dedicated to New York City's people, culture and design. Expect rotating exhibitions, family-friendly displays, and rich contextual storytelling that makes local history accessible and visually engaging—great for curious visitors seeking city insights and photography opportunities.

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Museum of the City of New York in short

When is Museum of the City of New York open?

Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Museum of the City of New York?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Museum of the City of New York indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Museum of the City of New York cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Museum of the City of New York?

1220 5th Ave,New York, NY 10029.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 10 am.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
10 AM–5 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
thursday
10 AM–5 PM
friday
10 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Museum of the City of New York
  2. 2 Harlem Meer · 9 min
  3. 3 The Jewish Museum · 15 min
  4. 4 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · 17 min
  5. 5 Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café · 18 min
1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029(opens the map)DirectionsTo East HarlemCall+12125341672Websitemcny.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 6.1k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around East Harlem

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.