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Museum of the City of New York Tickets Highlights

  • Know about the people, technologies, and work that went into the development and expansion of New York City

  • Take a tour of New York City from a humble Dutch village to the largest metropolis in the USA with a visit to the Museum of the City of New York

  • Watch TIMESCAPES - a short 28-minute documentary and know more about the 400-year history of NYC

  • See the exhibits that share tales of various social movements, music, and cultural heritage of New York

Museum of the City of New York Tickets Overview

Museum Location: Museum of the City of New York, 5th Ave, New York City

Activity Timings: 

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday to Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Activity Duration: 3 to 4 Hours (Approx.)

About the Museum of the City of New York:

Get the Museum of the City of New York tickets and visit this museum to learn more about one of the most well-known cities in the world. Know about the efforts that went into making the city into today's metropolis from a Dutch trading post. With Museum of the City of New York tickets, know about the people of this city who get together to change the world through activism, music, and social movements. Learn about its well-known residents, including Jay-Z, Walt Whitman, and J.P. Morgan, and explore the Big Apple's history of innovation and hardship.

About the Museum of the City of New York Tickets:

  • Tour around the magnificent red-brick building, which was built in 1929-30, in front of Central Park.
  • Take a look into the 400-year history of New York City in the Museum through "Timescapes", a documentary.
  • Explore the diverse exhibitions, which are organized on a rotating basis throughout the year.
  • Get to know the City of New York with interactive digital experiences and exhibits.
  • Learn about the impactful events and music that came out of the Big Apple.
  • View the exhibits about social movements like Black Lives Matter, the Young Lords, Pride, etc. that took place over the history of New York.
  • Later, you can satiate your appetite by grabbing a bite at Amy’s Bread, a cafe operated by an award-winning bakery.
  • Make your time at the museum more cherishable by stopping at the museum shop to purchase, NYC memorabilia and exhibition-related items.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: It is a 20 min car drive from the city centre to the activity location via FDR Drive.

Select Package Options

Age Policy:

  • Children and teens (0-19) have free entry.
  • Adults aged 20 and above will be charged an adult ticket.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • General admission to the Museum of the City of New York and its exhibitions
    • Possibility to join a drop-in tour (English only)
    • Free headsets with translation for Timescapes (Spanish, French, and Chinese)

More Details about Museum of the City of New York Tickets

Know Before You Go for Museum of the City of New York Tickets

  • No smoking allowed on premises.
  • Pet are not allowed on this activity.
  • All participants are required to show ID on arrival.
  • All international participants will have to share passport and visa details on arrival.
  • Please do not carry any luggage or large bags.
  • This activity is wheelchair accessible.
  • Built-in headphones are available in the exhibition. If you prefer, you may bring your own corded headphones to insert into the plugs provided.
  • Tickets are only valid for the date and time selected.
  • Single strollers permitted at the discretion of gallery guards.
  • All bags are subject to inspection.

Accessibility Options for Museum of the City of New York Tickets

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Museum of the City of New York Tickets Map

Starting Point
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA