05/13/2012
10:00 AM
Fascinating, off-the-beaten-path museum
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars
Travel a little farther north to visit this interesting museum about the city's history. When we visited there was an extensive exhibit detailing how the city's street grid was laid out and built,...
05/02/2012
01:25 PM
Small gem on the Upper East side
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars
I've been to all of the touristy places in NYC, and most of the major museums. I had an afternoon to kill and decided to find out what this museum was all about. I'm so glad I did. Suggested...
04/23/2012
06:02 AM
New York hisotry off the beaten path
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars
Located at the northern end of Museum Mile, the Museum of the City of NY has extensive collections on the City's history. We saw one on the 200th anniversary of the development of the City's street...
04/22/2012
10:32 AM
OK but a number of parts were closed
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars
quite interesting but part one of a three part exhibition was closed.....
04/15/2012
04:21 PM
A less-known museum for when you have an hour spare....
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars
I'm not sure if many people know about this museum on 103rd St and it doesn't appear on the 'best of' lists but it has an interesting exhibition about the growth of NY and the innovative grid design...
03/31/2012
09:35 AM
You have to be a New Yorker to appreciate fully this museum
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars
It is likely that my title is incorrect as I am sure this museum would also be of interest to urban planners and builders, but to the average tourist, much of this museum was of little interest.
I...
03/29/2012
06:56 AM
NY, NY! It's a Wonderful Town
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love NY any time, any year; however, I had never before visited the museum of NY. During our stay in March , 2012, there was an exhibit called "the Greatest Grid" and off we went.....to this...
02/23/2012
09:09 PM
'The Grid' exhibit is an excellent history of the development of Manhattan
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars
Visited the museum last weekend specifically to view The Grid exhibit. My husband and I really enjoyed the exhibit, my teen boys less so. Viewing the 22 min film, Timescapes, helped bring the...
02/19/2012
10:05 PM
A must see!
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars
Most of the displays are informative and interesting, but the history film (25 mins) on New York is a must see. Make this a first stop on your visit!
02/16/2012
08:59 PM
dont miss
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars
great collection and keep half day free for this...