John M. Mossman Lock Museum, New York City

Name: John M. Mossman Lock Museum
Address: New York City, United States

#1983 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Science museum

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The John M. Mossman Lock Collection is housed at the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York building, located at 20 West 44th Street in midtown Manhattan, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum houses one of the largest collections of bank and vault locks in the world, with more than 370 locks, keys and tools dating from 4000 BC to the modern 20th-century. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'19"N, 73°58'53"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Day trips

John M. Mossman Lock Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croton Aqueduct, Bryant Park, 47th Street, Library Way.

~710 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
4 min walk • The Croton Aqueduct, known today as the Old Croton Aqueduct, is a historic engineering marvel nestled within the bustling city of New York City, United States. Established in the 19th century, this former water supply system has been transformed into a unique hiking...
~930 ftSW
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
5 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~1340 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
47th Street, New York City
7 min walk • 47th Street in New York City, often referred to as the heartbeat of the city's diamond district, is an iconic destination for both jewelry enthusiasts and curious tourists alike. Nestled in the bustling borough of Manhattan, this street is a glittering hub where an...
~780 ftS
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
4 min walk • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
~1050 ftNW
Theater
Hudson Theatre, New York City
6 min walk • The Hudson Theatre is a Broadway theater at 139–141 West 44th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~860 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
5 min walk • The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912.
~160 ftN
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
1 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~760 ftS
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
4 min walk • The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.
~1320 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City
7 min walk • The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is an Episcopal Anglo-Catholic church in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, which is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
~1280 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, New York City
7 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is a Broadway theater at 149 West 45th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~500 ftS
Art Deco architecture
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
3 min walk • 500 Fifth Avenue is a 60-story, 697-foot-tall office building on the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John M. Mossman Lock Museum?

Nearby attractions include General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, New York City (1 min walk), New York Yacht Club, New York City (1 min walk), Aeolian Building, New York City (3 min walk), 500 Fifth Avenue, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to John M. Mossman Lock Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to John M. Mossman Lock Museum:

Bus

W 42 St / 5 Av • Lines: M42 (3 min walk)
West 42nd Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: M42 (5 min walk)

Metro

5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (3 min walk)
42nd Street–Bryant Park • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (8 min walk)
New York Penn Station (18 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (32 min walk)