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KGB Espionage Museum
299 reviews
#7 of 351 Museums in New York City
"What I think is especially great about this museum is that our group was made up of people from many different countries, from Taiwan to Colombia and beyond, yet everyone enjoyed it immensely!""This relatively small museum is packed with interesting items, and while you can read the descriptions and explore on your own, it was definitely more fun to have the "jewels" of the exhibit pointed out by the guide."
Merchant's House Museum
300 reviews
#15 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Merchant’s House is New York City’s only family home preserved intact, inside and out, from the 19th century A guided tour is available with the price of admission and is chock full of history about the house...""If you are fortunate enough to be led through this interesting house museum by a knowledgeable docent, you will get a vivid sense of what life was like in mid-19th century New York City."
Ellis Island
7 210 reviews
#16 of 351 Museums in New York City
"This is an incredible historical site dedicated to both a tribute to the history of immigration to the US, but also to researching how those immigrants are the ancestors of a huge number of Americans.""... during the 20th century you can relive the stories of people that created Little Italy, Scandinavian villages and Irish communities accross the US of A. The trip is combined with a visit to the Statue of Liberty."
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
823 reviews
#22 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Great value activity in NYC - fantastic exhibition, well organized, completely transports you to Harry Potter's universe and the historical origins of magic, astronomy, science and mysticism.""The Tiffany exhibit was dazzling, extensive, and highly informative -- one quickly came to appreciate the depth of artistry and craft involved, including the pioneering role played by a key female designer."
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
221 reviews
#23 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The Park Ranger who led the tour was very informative and clearly passionate about the history of TR and could relate him to other historic sites in New York City as well as National Park sites throughout the coun...""This Theodore Roosevelt historic site is a reproduction of the NYC townhouse where he was born and spent his childhood."
Spyscape
370 reviews
#26 of 351 Museums in New York City
"There are exhibits about different spies throughout recent history- as one other poster said, there's a lot about WWII and the Enigma machines- and there's a whole interactive thing, with different activities to d...""Really interesting museum for those who are looking for an interactive experience while learning about famous spies, historical events in which spies have played key roles, etc. Highlights included a laser room to..."
Museum of the City of New York
1 015 reviews
#33 of 351 Museums in New York City
"In summary: East side of the Park - cnr 5th Ave and E104th Nearest subway - 103rd stop on the 6 line Excellent restrooms Small quality cafe Fantastic 30 minute movie Fascinating displays covering NYC history Buses...""The museum has two gift shops, both have a great range of books on New York’s history and social issues (as well as on the exhibits) and some different t-shirts.There are water fountains near the toilets in additi..."
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
287 reviews
#37 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Visiting The Federal Reserve for the Gold Vault & Museum Tour was a highlight of our recent trip to NYC, In a city where everything is so expensive it’s a refreshing change to find something free, it’s also inform...""The docent gives a strong overview of the items and information in the museum and is open to taking any questions from the group."
The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
38 reviews
#95 of 351 Museums in New York City
"It's $10 entry to see all things connected with dogs - paintings, sketches, sculptures, bronzes, pottery, a good shop, and an excellent library containing books on every breed of dog you can think of.""Noteworthy are interactive exhibits, from the humorous display taking your own photo and matching it to a specific dog breed (supposedly looking like you) to the 'Meet Molly" interactive play aimed at training a v..."
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