Skyscraper Museum, History museum in Manhattan, United States.
The Skyscraper Museum presents architectural models, photographs, and detailed exhibits documenting the evolution of vertical construction throughout New York City's development.
Founded in 1997, this Manhattan institution began its mission to document the rise of tall buildings that transformed urban landscapes across the United States.
The museum maintains an archive of architectural drawings, engineering documents, and construction photographs that demonstrate New York's vertical architectural heritage.
Located at 39 Battery Place, the museum opens Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and provides wheelchair accessibility for all visitors.
Exhibitions feature scale models of Manhattan buildings, including precise replicas showing construction techniques and structural innovations that enabled vertical growth.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1997
Website: http://www.skyscraper.org
Address: 39 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280 10280 10280
Opening Hours: Jeudi-Samedi 12:00-18:00
Phone: +(212)9681961
Website: http://skyscraper.org
GPS coordinates: 40.70572,-74.01771
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:07
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