The City Reliquary, New York City

Name: The City Reliquary
Address: 370 Metropolitan Ave, New York City, 11211-3361, United States
Telephone: +1 718-782-4842

#1144 among attractions in New York City

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The museum traces the history of New York City's five boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural ephemera and relics. Besides a permanent display of New York City artifacts, the City Reliquary also hosts rotating exhibits of community collections and annual cultural events. ()

Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'50"N, 73°57'21"W

Address

370 Metropolitan AveNorthern Brooklyn (Williamsburg)New York City 11211-3361 United States

Contact

+1 718-782-4842

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Day trips

The City Reliquary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The City Reliquary open?

The City Reliquary is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The City Reliquary?

Nearby attractions include Ascenzi Square, New York City (2 min walk), Front Room Gallery, New York City (3 min walk), Macri Triangle, New York City (6 min walk), Williamsburg, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to The City Reliquary by public transport?

The nearest stations to The City Reliquary:

Metro

Metropolitan Avenue • Lines: G (7 min walk)
Bedford Avenue • Lines: L (7 min walk)

Bus

Vanderbilt Avenue & Flushing Avenue • Lines: B69 (35 min walk)
Flushing Avenue & Cumberland Street • Lines: B57, B69 (38 min walk)