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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."
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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."
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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
."
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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."
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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
."
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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..."
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
197 reviews
#29 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Our introduction to the
museum
was at the ticket desk where the ticket-taker was a unexpected George Washington enthusiast with loads of stories and background information."
"It is the oldest building in New York City roughly a few blocks from the
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Ferry."
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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..."
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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."
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Seaport District NYC
842 reviews
#38 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Came hear on a cold rainy afternoon,
lots of shops
and museum, this is an up and coming place, we decided to go on the yellow water taxi, this is a must our guide who was on board was very knowledgeable about the..."
"I nice area of shops and restaurants near the
Brooklyn Bridge
and Battery Park."
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Museum of American Finance
143 reviews
#49 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
63 reviews
#53 of 351 Museums in New York City
"We thoroughly enjoyed our low-priced, 90-minute guided tour of this unique piece of New York
history
."
"Once upon a time this
museum
was a hotel and in 1800s people used to come here for a retreat from old New York."
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Museo de la Estatua de la Libertad
20 reviews
#63 of 351 Museums in New York City
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The Museum of Interesting Things
12 reviews
#78 of 351 Museums in New York City
"He is a delight and an entertainment himself and you really feel like you have made a friend, though a crazy one, by the time you open a new submission to the
museum
at the end of your visit."
"This is not exactly a
museum
-- it is more a collection."
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Center for Jewish History
18 reviews
#79 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Four different museums are housed in the center namely Yeshiva University Museum, American Jewish Historical Society, Leo Beck
Institute
, American Sephardi Federation and YIVO."
"The exhibit is fairly small but totally to the point via documents,
photographs
, and illustrations."
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Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
22 reviews
#83 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Skyscraper Museum
174 reviews
#84 of 351 Museums in New York City
"This is a
small museum
that is very tricky to find, but it helps one to come to an understanding of the dramatic skyline of New York."
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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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American Irish Historical Society
12 reviews
#114 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Henry Street Settlement
1 review
#156 of 351 Museums in New York City
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NYC Barbershop Museum
1 review
#166 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Goethe Institut New York
1 review
#176 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Lewis H. Latimer House Museum
3 reviews
#196 of 351 Museums in New York City
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African-American Wax Museum of Harlem
1 review
#206 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Mickey The True Original Exhibition
9 reviews
#229 of 351 Museums in New York City
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New Amsterdam History Center
#258 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Seaport District NYC
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Which places provide the best history museums in New York City for groups?
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Which places provide the best history museums in New York City for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in New York City:
KGB Espionage Museum
Merchant's House Museum
Ellis Island
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Fraunces Tavern Museum
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for history museums in New York City?
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Merchant's House Museum
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Museum of the City of New York
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
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