The second floor has a lovely photography exhibit displaying photos of the "homes" of New Yorkers and another exhibit covering the various movements throughout the history of New York up through Black Live Matter. There is also a FOod of New York exhibit currently in place there. The first floor is more of the information, taking you through each decade.must like what you would expect from a typical museum. Though I've always visited museums to learn about other cultures and historic is very different when you have lived through some of the exhibits.9/11.and most recently COVID-19 to name a few. You'll learn about how New York came to be the iconic city that it is.and journey through its various decades. Essentially three floors of well-designed exhibits offerings lots of information about the beginnings of NYC up through 2020. There was enough space for everyone to take their time to read and see all of the exhibits without overcrowding. I visited on a nice Sunday at around 12:30pm and it was NOT too crowded. Be sure to check those out before visiting. There are also discounts available regularly via Groupon or your NYC Library Card. Its about $15 for seniors (65+) and students over 20. Suggested admission is $20 for adults, but free for anyone under 20 years old. Lots to see and do in the area, so make a day of it. The museum is located on Fifth Avenue at about 103rd street, right across the street from Central Park's beautiful conservatory gardens. Although this is a big tourist destination, I've always heard that the Museum of the City of New York is an absolute must for New Yorkers.
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