New York City: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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- Church
- Theater
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Nightlife
- Art gallery
- Street
- Skyscraper
- Art museum
- Concerts and shows
- History museum
- Neighbourhood
- Synagogue
- Monuments and statues
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Bridge
- Specialty museum
- Neoclassical architecture
- Dancing
- Modernist architecture
- Art Deco architecture
- Music venue
- Cemetery
- Library
- Vernacular architecture
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Music and shows
- Memorial
- Sacred and religious sites
- Square
- Beaux-Arts architecture
- Architecture
- Shopping centre
- Performing arts
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Modern art museum
- Concert hall
- Tower
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Romanesque architecture
- Cinema
- Amusement park
- Ship
- Greek Revival architecture
- Outdoor activities
- Entertainment
- Garden
- Universities and schools
- Golf
- Interesting neighbourhood
- View point
- Georgian architecture
- Restaurant
- Colonial revival architecture
- Science museum
- Sculpture
- Lighthouse
- Amusement
- Event space
- Forts and castles
- Postmodern architecture
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Amusement ride
- Lake
- Zoo
- Arenas and stadiums
- Temple
- Fountain
- Italianate architecture
- Department store
- City hall
- Cycling
- Bars and clubs
- Theme park
- Island
- Military museum
- Moorish revival architecture
- Victorian architecture
- James Renwick, Jr.
- Playground
- Field
- Historic walking areas
- Richard Upjohn
- Harbor
- Children's museum
- Piers and boardwalks
- Botanical garden
- Opera
- Civic center
- Bike path
- Comedy club
- Edward Durell Stone
- Building
- Market
- Natural attraction
- Beach
- Game and entertainment center
- Emery Roth
- Queen Anne architecture
- Dance studio
- Mosque
- Entertainment district
- Hiking trail
- National park
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
September 11 memorial and museum The National September 11 Memorial & Museum stands as a poignant tribute in New York City, honoring the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Located at the World Trade Center site, the memorial and museum serve as a solemn reminder of the...
South Street Seaport
Nestled at the edge of the East River in Lower Manhattan, South Street Seaport is a historic area that has been transformed into a bustling cultural hub. With its cobblestone streets and 19th-century buildings, the seaport district offers a unique glimpse into New York...
Intrepid Sea
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier Anchored on the Hudson River in New York City is the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a legendary institution that pays homage to America's military and maritime history. This unique museum is housed aboard the USS Intrepid, a storied aircraft carrier that saw...
Museum at Eldridge Street
Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City's Lower East Side, the Museum at Eldridge Street stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes this historic neighborhood. Housed within the walls of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent...
Castle Clinton
Historic fort with small museum Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
New York Transit Museum
Hands-on history of mass transporation Nestled in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, the New York Transit Museum is a unique urban sanctuary dedicated to the history of New York City's public transportation system. Housed in a decommissioned subway station at 99 Schermerhorn Street, this museum offers...
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Nestled in the heart of New York City's historic district, Fraunces Tavern Museum is a venerable institution that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States. Situated at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, this museum is housed in one...
Frick Collection
Art museum in a Fifth Avenue mansion Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Frick Collection offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets with its remarkable array of fine art housed in a serene, residential setting. This museum, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was once the private...
Museum of American Finance
Nestled in the heart of New York City's bustling financial district, the Museum of American Finance serves as a sanctuary of education and exploration into the rich tapestry of the United States' financial history and practices.
Museum of Sex
Exhibits regarding human sexuality The Museum of Sex, a provocative and intriguing destination, stands out among New York City's myriad cultural institutions. Located at 233 Fifth Avenue, this museum is dedicated to exploring the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality.
Museum of the City of New York
Exhibits of NYC history The Museum of the City of New York is a celebration of the city's past, present, and future. Situated at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, this cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of New York City.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural institutions, the Museum of Jewish Heritage stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and perseverance of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society is an American history museum and library in New York City, at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum.
Federal Hall
Federal Hall is a historic building at 26 Wall Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. The name refers to two structures on the site: a Federal style building completed in 1703, and the current Greek Revival–style building completed in 1842.
New York City Police Museum
The New York City Police Museum is a museum that has featured the history and contributions of the New York City Police Department since its establishment in 1845.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Preserved immigrant home from 1863 The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, located at 97 and 103 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a National Historic Site.
Gracie Mansion
Archibald Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of New York City. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan.
The Morgan Library & Museum
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue The Morgan Library & Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It is situated at 225 Madison Avenue, between 36th Street to the south and 37th Street to the north.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
The Dyckman House, now the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, is the oldest remaining farmhouse on Manhattan island, a vestige of New York City's rural past. The Dutch Colonial-style farmhouse was built by William Dyckman, c.1785, and was originally part of over 250 acres of farmland owned by the family.
African Burial Ground National Monument
African Burial Ground National Monument is a monument at Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way in the Civic Center section of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Its main building is the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway.
9/11 Tribute Museum
The 9/11 Tribute Museum, formerly known as the 9/11 Tribute Center and Tribute WTC, shares the personal stories of family members who lost loved ones, survivors, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers and Lower Manhattan residents with those who want to learn about the September 11 attacks.
Merchant's House Museum
The Merchant's House Museum, known formerly as the Old Merchant's House and as the Seabury Tredwell House, is the only nineteenth-century family home in New York City preserved intact — both inside and out.
Spyscape
Spyscape is a private, for-profit espionage museum and experience in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It opened in February 2018 to a positive reception from local and international media. It features seven main experience zones, as well as a James Bond exhibition, 007xSpyscape.
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the former home of American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It is located on Kingsbridge Road and the Grand Concourse in the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, a short distance from its original location, and is now in the northern part of Poe Park.
Museum of the Moving Image
Film and television exhibits The Museum of the Moving Image is a media museum located in a former building of the historic Astoria Studios, in the Astoria neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Conference House
Conference House is a stone house in Tottenville, Staten Island, New York City built by Captain Christopher Billopp some time before 1680. It is located in Conference House Park near Ward's Point, the southernmost tip of New York State on Staten Island, which became known as "Billop's Point" in the 18th century.
Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum is an architecture museum located in Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York City and founded in 1996.
Alice Austen House
The Alice Austen House, also known as Clear Comfort, is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard in the Rosebank section of Staten Island, New York City, New York.
Asia Society
The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
The Morris–Jumel Mansion or Morris House is a Federal style museum home in northern Manhattan with mid-eighteenth century roots.
Museum of Chinese in America
The Museum of Chinese in America is a museum in New York City which exhibits Chinese American history. It is a nonprofit 501 education and cultural institution that presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services and public programs.
Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is an outdoor sculpture gallery located on the grounds of Bronx Community College in the Bronx, New York City. It is the first such hall of fame in the United States.
Coney Island USA
Coney Island USA is a 501 not-for-profit arts organization founded in 1980 that is dedicated to the cultural and economic revitalization of the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.
Center for Jewish History
The Center for Jewish History is a partnership of five Jewish history, scholarship, and art organizations in New York City: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute New York, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
C-Squat
C-Squat is a former squat house located at 155 Avenue C in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City that has been home to musicians, artists and activists, among others.
Museum of the American Gangster
The Museum of the American Gangster is a two-room museum located at 80 St. Mark's Place in the East Village, Manhattan New York City. Opened in 2010, it is located upstairs from a former speakeasy in a neighborhood once frequented by Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and John Gotti.
Greater Astoria Historical Society
The Greater Astoria Historical Society is a non-profit cultural and historical organization located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, United States, dedicated to preserving the past and promoting the future of the neighborhoods that are part of historic Long...
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum
The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, formerly the Abigail Adams Smith Museum, is a historic antebellum residential building at 421 East 61st Street, near the East River, in New York City. It is open to the public as a museum.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a recreated brownstone at 28 East 20th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York City.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial, also known as The Grange or the Hamilton Grange Mansion, is a National Park Service site in St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan, New York City, that preserves the relocated home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
Queens County Farm Museum
The Queens County Farm Museum, also known as Queens Farm, is a historic farm located on 47 acres of the neighborhoods of Floral Park and Glen Oaks in Queens, New York City.
Center for Brooklyn History
The Center for Brooklyn History is a museum, library, and educational center founded in 1863 that preserves and encourages the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history.
Voelker Orth Museum
The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden is a museum located in Murray Hill, Queens, New York City.
Old Stone House
The Old Stone House is a house located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The Old Stone House is situated within the J. J. Byrne Playground, at Washington Park, on Third Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues.
Museum of the Dog
AKC Museum of the Dog is a nonprofit canine museum at 101 Park Avenue in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The museum features exhibits that include: Dogs in film, dogs of presidents, war dogs, dogs in exploration. The museum features one of the largest collections of dog-related art.
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