Girl Scout Museum and Archives, New York City

#576 among attractions in New York City

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The Girl Scout Museum and Archives is part of the Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center at the Girl Scouts headquarters located at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City. It was founded in 1987 to promote and preserve scouting history and its collection dates back to 1912 when the Girl Scouts were founded. The museum holds more than 60,000 photos, 7,000 publications, 650 uniforms and an a/v collection dating back to 1918. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'3"N, 73°59'0"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Garment District)New York City United States

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Day trips

Girl Scout Museum and Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Empire State Building, Macy's, Graduate Center, Croton Aqueduct.

~1140 ftSW
Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Empire State Building, New York City
6 min walk • The Empire State Building is an iconic skyscraper that defines the skyline of New York City. Standing at 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) including its antenna, this majestic building was completed in 1931 and for nearly 40 years held the title of the world's tallest building.
~1590 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Macy's, New York City
8 min walk • Macy's Herald Square is an iconic department store located in the heart of New York City. Known as the flagship of Macy's retail empire, it stands as a symbol of American commerce and has been a staple of the shopping scene since its opening in 1902.
~860 ftS
Museum
Graduate Center, New York City
5 min walk • The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) is an advanced learning institution located in the heart of New York City, United States. Nestled in the bustling Midtown Manhattan, the Graduate Center is an intellectual hub that offers master's...
~960 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
5 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...
~970 ftN
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...
~1190 ftW
Park, Entertainment
Herald Square, New York City
6 min walk • Herald Square, located at the intersection of Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street in Manhattan, is a vibrant and bustling crossroads in New York City, United States. Known for its rich history and as a hub of retail activity, Herald Square is named after the New...
~800 ftSE
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
4 min walk • 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.
~930 ftNE
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
5 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.
~1160 ftN
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
6 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.
~910 ftN
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
5 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.
~1220 ftNE
Art Deco architecture
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
6 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 Girl Scout Museum and Archives?

Nearby attractions include 390 Fifth Avenue, New York City (3 min walk), Mid-Manhattan Library, New York City (3 min walk), Mercantile Building, New York City (4 min walk), 461 Fifth Avenue, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Girl Scout Museum and Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Girl Scout Museum and Archives:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 37th Street • Lines: Q32 (4 min walk)
West 37th Street/Broadway • Lines: M4, Q32 (6 min walk)

Metro

5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (6 min walk)
42nd Street–Bryant Park • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (7 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (9 min walk)
New York Penn Station (13 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (33 min walk)