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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
95,278 reviews
#1 of 351 Museums in New York City
"surreal amazing beautiful memorial lots of people about but very quiet, peaceful, the museum is breathtaking the stories from those affected by 911 & all their pictures displayed, amazing a must see and to pay you...""We took the guided tour around the museum, and it was so worth it, yes its a little expensive, but the insight and knowledge that the guides pass on makes it worth every penny, and gives you information and unders..."
New York Public Library
14,360 reviews
#3 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The historic landmark (1911) features friendly, helpful staff; fabulous architecture; millions of books; a stunning interior; and a ranking of second largest research library in the United States.""We’ve visited the NYC Public Library multiple times, and it is always a joy; the area around the library (Park, bodegas, Japanese book shop), are such a pleasant respite from the hustle of Manhattan."
Ground Zero Museum Workshop
2,907 reviews
#6 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Being able to touch some of the recovered artifacts from the tragic 9/11 incident, to seeing in detail the fantastic photography work by Gary Marlon Suson is a very emotionally humbling experience.""I felt enormous pride, gratitude and brother/sisterhood with the countless documented pictures and stories about acts of heroism and also about the genuine shared grief that tragically but also lovingly connects s..."
KGB Espionage Museum
299 reviews
#7 of 352 Museums in New York City
"What I think is especially great about this museum is that our group was made up of people from many different countries, from Taiwan to Colombia and beyond, yet everyone enjoyed it immensely!""This relatively small museum is packed with interesting items, and while you can read the descriptions and explore on your own, it was definitely more fun to have the "jewels" of the exhibit pointed out by the guide."
The Morgan Library & Museum
2,025 reviews
#9 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There is a Gutenberg Bible on display as many great classics by any famous author you can think of; Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, John Ruskin, Mark Twain, and many more.""In addition to constantly changing exhibitions, visiting the former mansion of J.P. Morgan and its magnificent library is a wonderful experience, In addition there is a lovely cafe as well as a more formal restaur..."
Museum at Eldridge Street
457 reviews
#11 of 351 Museums in New York City
"... been restored to its original majestic beauty with incredible attention to detail by exceptionally talented artisans .It is breathtaking to behold and a testament to a very significant time ion American history.""This most unique museum allows everyone who walks through their doors to experience what life was like and still is in a synagogue- you willl learn about Jewish religious practices in a beautifully restore synagogue"
Museum of Jewish Heritage
498 reviews
#13 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Jewish Museum focuses on art and culture, and the Center for Jewish History is a joint venture of several organizations involved in academics, including research, but the focus of this museum is the Holocaust.""The show is brilliantly organized, with a skilful blend of general European and German history from the later Middle Ages to the Nazi era, with objects and stories that illustrate that history."
Gulliver's Gate
2,817 reviews
#14 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The detail of the exhibits, which included teeny, tiny, lavish, detailed scenes from NYC, India, the UK, China, Brazil, Australia, Dubai, and everywhere else in the world and close to home, are riveting as you exc...""The displays cover a very broad swathe of the real world from the skyscrapers of NY, the middle East and Asia, to historic places of worship, ancient and modern famous buildings like the Eiffel Tower, Tower Bridge..."
Tenement Museum
6,553 reviews
#17 of 351 Museums in New York City
"We took the Irish Outsiders tour, and it was absolutely fantastic!! Our tour guide SJ was interesting and insightful, and it's amazing how well-reconstructed both the rooms and experiences of the Moore family are,...""Our tour guide for the Hard Times tour was an excellent storyteller and was able to make history come alive as well as make the links to current social issues in a thought provoking and respectful way."
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
9,345 reviews
#18 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Without doubt the best military museum I've ever been too!! Being a bit of a military geek I loved it, loads to see, amazing exhibits loads of information that's well presented and all the staff, from entry and se...""... submarine) - The excellent (and well maintained) displays in the hangers (especially the kids-zone) - The good range of planes on the flight deck - Concorde - The Space Shuttle An aviation enthusiasts’ dream !"
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
3,129 reviews
#19 of 351 Museums in New York City
"we visited ellis island as part of a package after our trip to the Statue of Liberty - same tour guide, once again, very knowledgable and informative - although you can tour the island on you own i would strongly...""The museum has been beautifully restored, it offers a comprehensive adventure starting from the beginning of the city's immigration history until the island was closed, explaining who arrived, what those people di..."
The Museum at FIT
234 reviews
#20 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology, a state university) is an amazing museum if you're interested in fashion history, clothing and dress, or popular culture.""There's always something interesting to see, whether it's Christian Dior from the New Look era, Rodarte looks from a recent season or costumes from any number of performances or entertainers."
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
823 reviews
#22 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Great value activity in NYC - fantastic exhibition, well organized, completely transports you to Harry Potter's universe and the historical origins of magic, astronomy, science and mysticism.""The Tiffany exhibit was dazzling, extensive, and highly informative -- one quickly came to appreciate the depth of artistry and craft involved, including the pioneering role played by a key female designer."
New York City Fire Museum
259 reviews
#24 of 351 Museums in New York City
"From the ancient firefighting horse-drawn carriages to the September 11, 2001 memorial section, to the history of the trade as traced through the history of the city and its boroughs, the most notable historical f...""The artifacts in this small museum are fabulous, and kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy seeing the tradition and history of the FDNY, as well as the evolution of fire-fighting equipment over the years."
The Jewish Museum
473 reviews
#25 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Jewish Museum is outstanding for its permanent collection of Jewish art and historical artifacts, as well as for its special exhibits such as he recent show on Jewish contribution ms to revolutionary Russian art.""The Jewish Museum is a first class art museum that houses a great collection of art, which pays tribute to the rich culture and history of the Jewish people."
Spyscape
372 reviews
#26 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There are exhibits about different spies throughout recent history- as one other poster said, there's a lot about WWII and the Enigma machines- and there's a whole interactive thing, with different activities to d...""Really interesting museum for those who are looking for an interactive experience while learning about famous spies, historical events in which spies have played key roles, etc. Highlights included a laser room to..."
Museum of Ice Cream
396 reviews
#34 of 352 Museums in New York City
"the musem is fun, informative and interactive; its appropriate for adults and children to enjoy, lots of selfie moments throughout the museum; the staff is incredible very customer service focused; great place to...""We had a blast in NYC at the MOIC!!! Kids and adults can enjoy it!! Sweetness in every room but the Queen Bee is the BEST!!"
National Museum of the American Indian
778 reviews
#34 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The former Customs Building is impressive and yet you can miss what is inside; a wonderful collection of Native American art, crafts, costumes and artifacts from many of the Native American Nations.""We found the museum displaying a powerful, dynamic Native American Fashion show - traditional and modern plays on traditional designs."
Museum of Chinese in America
125 reviews
#38 of 351 Museums in New York City
"It's an educational, eye opening, and an intimate (miss me with the Natural History museum crowds) way to spend an afternoon.""Similiar to any immigrant story, these struggles, discriminations, and victories are relatable to any disenfranchised community (irish, italian, jews, hispanics, etc) throughout history."
Madame Tussauds New York
8,016 reviews
#39 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There’s a great variety of historical figures, celebrities, and superheroes, from George Washington to Taylor Swift to The Incredible Hulk.""... waiting to get in but staff kept you entertained while queuing, once inside we had a great time and got to have a wax copy of our hands so a wonderful keepsake, next time we are in NYC we will be visiting again."
Museum of the American Gangster
134 reviews
#51 of 351 Museums in New York City
"(1, 2:30, 4) If your looking for an activity to get out of the cold of a little while in a cool part of NYC, I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary.""Stumbled across this place not the usual museum you would expect but both of our hosts were brilliant and very enthusiastic, the tour gives you a real insight into what it was like in the day and lots of history i..."
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- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- New York Public Library
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- Gulliver's Gate
- Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- KGB Espionage Museum
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- Gulliver's Gate
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- New York Public Library
- Ground Zero Museum Workshop
- The Morgan Library & Museum
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- New York Public Library
- Ground Zero Museum Workshop
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- Museum of Jewish Heritage
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- New York Public Library
- Ground Zero Museum Workshop
- KGB Espionage Museum
- The Morgan Library & Museum
- Ground Zero Museum Workshop
- The Morgan Library & Museum
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- Gulliver's Gate
- Tenement Museum
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