Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York Review

Within a Colonial Revival building designed for the museum in the 1930s, the city's history and many quirks are revealed through engaging exhibits. Beginning in early 2010 and through 2012, the museum's permanent galleries will undergo a major renovation. The museum will still have a series of rotating exhibitions on subjects such as architecture, fashion, history, and politics. Don't miss Timescapes, a 25-minute media projection that innovatively illustrates New York's physical expansion and population changes. The museum hosts New York-centric lectures, films, and walking tours. When you're finished touring the museum, cross the street and stroll through the Vanderbilt Gates to enter the Conservatory Garden, one of Central Park's hidden gems.