Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York occupies a red brick building with marble trim at 1220 Fifth Avenue, facing Central Park in the Upper East Side.

Founded in 1923 by Henry Collins Brown, the museum first operated in Gracie Mansion before moving to its current location, completed in the neogeorgian style in 1932.

The museum maintains a collection of 1.5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, and decorative objects that document New York City's evolution through centuries.

Visitors can explore the museum from Friday to Monday between 10:00 and 17:00, with extended hours until 21:00 on Thursdays, offering various ticket options and discounts.

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center provides specialized programs about New York City's history through direct interaction with museum collections and expert curators.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1923

Founders: Henry Collins Brown

Opening Hours: Friday-Monday 10:00-17:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00

Website: http://mcny.org

GPS coordinates: 40.79248,-73.95188

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58