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Museum of the City of New York

27 people recommendvia r/AskNYC26 comments cited below

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What people say, in short

The Museum of the City of New York has plenty of fans, and several call it underrated, though one says it isn't really a hidden gem. One first-time visitor was wowed, one names it a favorite smaller museum, and another says the looping ground-floor video gives a clear overview of the city's history. One suggests making a day of it with other museums nearby, and another, who has been a few times, says it always delivers.

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Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029

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History
Known for
Looping ground floor video on city history

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