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Museum of the City of New York

1220 5th Ave., New York, New York, 10029 Map

212-534-1672

The Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923 by Henry Collins Brown. The Museum fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future. Today the Museum’s collection contains approximately 750,000 objects, including prints, photographs, decorative arts, costumes, paintings, sculpture, toys, and theatrical memorabilia.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.

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Passes Availability

Physical passes are available. Select your desired pick-up date from the calendar below.

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October 2025

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