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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..."
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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."
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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..."
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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."
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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..."
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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"
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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
."
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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..."
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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."
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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 !"
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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..."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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..."
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Museum of Sex
219 reviews
#31 of 351 Museums in New York City
"if you’re looking for some funky learning on the carnival plus great
interactive games
, i recommend 10/10 to go."
"And such a good surprise: 5 exhibitions, extremely well curated and designed, at the same level than any major
museum
in the city (and even better)."
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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!!"
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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."
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Museum of Arts and Design
441 reviews
#35 of 351 Museums in New York City
"I am addicted to
museum
shops as they have some of the best unique gifts... this one has some amazing pieces of jewelry."
"Serendipitously, I arrived just as a free guided 'highlights' tour of all four current
exhibits
, and the museum's artisan-in-residence space, was starting."
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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
."
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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."
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Houdini Museum of New York at Fantasma Magic
98 reviews
#41 of 351 Museums in New York City
"All in all a very good way to spend a few hours of your time, pick up some knowledge, learn about the magic shows in
NYC
and be thoroughly entertained."
"The staff is spot on and can recommend the right magic for the right skill and the
shop
is convenient and cozy."
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Hispanic Society of America
98 reviews
#42 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Beautiful gem to see if you are
visiting NYC
"
"Currently, the only accessible room is the Sorolla
Gallery
- with previous reservation (tour only, no pictures allowed)."
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National Museum of Mathematics
368 reviews
#43 of 351 Museums in New York City
"This is a fantastic hands on, interactive
museum
with challenges and puzzles appropriate for everyone!"
"With my 12 yr old French guest we visited almost a dozen NYC area
museums
and and many tourist attractions during his 6 week visit."
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Morris-Jumel Mansion
98 reviews
#46 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The 90-minute tour of the home serves up countless fascinating
stories
."
"The mansion is the
oldest
house in Manhattan and was built in 1765."
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
1,337 reviews
#47 of 351 Museums in New York City
"I was very skeptical at first, but we had a really great time and appreciate that the
museum
is interactive, my little cousins loved it!"
"Well paced, well presented and an extensive variety of
exhibits
so pretty much everyone will find something to interest them and pique their curiosity."
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Museum of American Finance
143 reviews
#48 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Museum of Illusions
203 reviews
#49 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The
museum
is small, but has lots of fun things to explore with your friends, the photo ops are also a great time, highly recommend."
"This was a fun thing to do and great way to spend a little time away from the bigger crowds in the big name
museums
."
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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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