Museum of the City of New York Entry Ticket
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Four hundred years of New York, told through 750,000 objects. Walk from a tiny Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam to the roar of a modern metropolis, past Broadway costumes, vintage toys, protest banners, firefighter helmets and photographs of a city forever reinventing itself.
Sitting at the top of Museum Mile in a handsome neo-Georgian building, the Museum of the City of New York tells the story of the city itself. Grab your tickets and discover how New York became New York!
Sitting at the top of Museum Mile in a handsome neo-Georgian building, the Museum of the City of New York tells the story of the city itself. Grab your tickets and discover how New York became New York!
Key Highlights
- Travel through 400 years of city history in the New York at Its Core galleries
- Watch Timescapes, an award-winning film charting New York's transformation
- Explore a collection of 750,000 objects spanning art, costumes, maps and photographs
- Imagine the city's future in the interactive Future City Lab
- Discover rotating exhibitions on New York's culture, people and neighbourhoods
- Browse Broadway memorabilia, vintage toys and historic city artefacts
- Join a drop-in gallery tour included with your admission
- Refuel at Chalsty's Cafe featuring Amy's Bread
About Museum of the City of New York Entry Ticket
Founded in 1923, the Museum of the City of New York is devoted entirely to the city it sits in. Spread across four floors of an elegant neo-Georgian building at the northern end of Museum Mile, it holds a collection of roughly 750,000 objects, from paintings and costumes to toys, maps, photographs and relics of the city's historic police and fire departments.
The centrepiece is New York at Its Core, three galleries tracing 400 years of history from the first Dutch settlement through to the global metropolis of today. Objects, images and contemporary video work together to explain how waves of people, money, power and ambition shaped the streets outside. The third gallery, the Future City Lab, hands the question over to you with interactive stations where visitors tackle the challenges the city faces next.
Timescapes is the other unmissable stop, an award-winning film compressing four centuries of growth into half an hour, with free headsets offering translations in Spanish, French and Chinese. Around these permanent highlights the museum runs an ambitious programme of temporary exhibitions on New York's neighbourhoods, communities, photography and cultural life, so there is nearly always something new on view.
It remains one of Manhattan's most rewarding and least crowded museums, which makes it an easy, unhurried couple of hours. Chalsty's Cafe featuring Amy's Bread handles coffee and lunch, Central Park's Conservatory Garden is just across Fifth Avenue, and your admission sticker even gets you into El Museo del Barrio next door.
Book through Thrillark and secure your admission at the best available rate, so you walk straight in and start exploring.
The centrepiece is New York at Its Core, three galleries tracing 400 years of history from the first Dutch settlement through to the global metropolis of today. Objects, images and contemporary video work together to explain how waves of people, money, power and ambition shaped the streets outside. The third gallery, the Future City Lab, hands the question over to you with interactive stations where visitors tackle the challenges the city faces next.
Timescapes is the other unmissable stop, an award-winning film compressing four centuries of growth into half an hour, with free headsets offering translations in Spanish, French and Chinese. Around these permanent highlights the museum runs an ambitious programme of temporary exhibitions on New York's neighbourhoods, communities, photography and cultural life, so there is nearly always something new on view.
It remains one of Manhattan's most rewarding and least crowded museums, which makes it an easy, unhurried couple of hours. Chalsty's Cafe featuring Amy's Bread handles coffee and lunch, Central Park's Conservatory Garden is just across Fifth Avenue, and your admission sticker even gets you into El Museo del Barrio next door.
Book through Thrillark and secure your admission at the best available rate, so you walk straight in and start exploring.
Inclusions
- Access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions
- Access to the Timescapes film with free translation headsets
- Access to drop-in gallery tours (English only)
- Free WiFi throughout the museum
Exclusions
- Private and group guided tours
- Food and drinks
Insiders' Tips
Head for the Future City Lab on the top floor first, then work your way down through New York at Its Core, so the city's story builds toward the present as you descend.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
Child Policy
Accessibility & Facilities
Restrictions
- Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Open Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Open late on Wednesdays until 9:00 PM
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Occasional early closures on select dates
Child Policy
- Visitors aged 18 and under enter free
- Student rate applies to ages 19 and over with valid ID
- Children under 12 must remain with an adult at all times
- Family art studio sessions run on selected days
- Bikes, scooters, wagons and skateboards are not permitted
Accessibility & Facilities
- Ramp access available at 104th Street
- Dedicated accessibility resources published by the museum
- Caregivers and personal aides enter free
- Free Bloomberg Connects digital guide with audio and video content
- Coat check available on the first floor
- Chalsty's Cafe featuring Amy's Bread and a museum shop on site
Restrictions
- Flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted
- Pens, paints and easels are not allowed (pencils and sketchbooks are fine)
- Large bags or backpacks over 11 by 17 inches are not permitted
- All bags are subject to inspection on entry
- Eating is prohibited in the galleries
- Weapons and hazardous materials are strictly prohibited
- Groups of 10 or more must reserve in advance
Cancellation Policy
This ticket is refundable up to 24 hours before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Museum of the City of New York ticket?
Your ticket covers all permanent and temporary exhibitions across the museum's four floors. The Timescapes film is included, with free headsets offering translations in Spanish, French and Chinese. You can also join a drop-in gallery tour at no extra cost.
How long should I spend at the Museum of the City of New York?
Most visitors spend between one and two hours exploring the galleries. There is no time limit, so you can move at whatever pace suits you. Allow the full two hours if you want to watch Timescapes and try the Future City Lab.
What are the Museum of the City of New York opening hours?
The museum opens daily at 10:00 AM, closing at 5:00 PM on weekdays and 6:00 PM at weekends. On Wednesdays it stays open late until 9:00 PM. It closes only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What is the main exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York?
New York at Its Core is the permanent centrepiece, spanning three galleries and 400 years of city history. The first two trace New York from Dutch settlement to modern metropolis through objects, images and video. The third, the Future City Lab, is interactive and looks at where the city goes next.
Do children need a ticket for the Museum of the City of New York?
No, visitors aged 18 and under enter free of charge. Students aged 19 and over qualify for a reduced rate with valid ID. Children under 12 must stay with an adult throughout the visit.
How do I get to the Museum of the City of New York?
The museum sits at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. Take the 6 train to 103rd Street and walk three blocks west, or the 2 or 3 to 110th Street. Buses M1, M2, M3, M4 and M106 all stop at 104th Street.
Can I take photos inside the Museum of the City of New York?
Yes, still photography for personal, non-commercial use is permitted unless signage says otherwise. Flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. Sketching with pencils is welcome, though pens and paints are not.
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