History Museums in New York

#1

Visit the 9/11 Memorial, a poignant tribute to 9/11, alongside the impactful 9/11 Museum exhibition

#2

A museum housed on an aircraft carrier that happens to also be a national historic monument. The USS Intrepid actually served in World War II and Vietnam and helped out NASA in recovery missions. Stacked with cool aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird and the Concord, plus space shuttles. It’s docked right on the Hudson River, waiting for you to come aboard and enter the Danger Zone.

#3

The New York Historical Society was New York's first museum, founded in 1804. This museum and library is crammed with American history and art, plus changing exhibitions with a focus on American arts and achievements. You'll find it on the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan.

#4

The Museum of the City of New York encourages all visitors to explore the distinctive nature of urban life in the world's most influential metropolis. It's a fully interactive experience that draws you in by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city's past, present, and future. The Museum of the City of New York is a must-see for travelers to New York. It's located on 5th Ave, New York, NY.

#5

The Museum of Broadway is a new immersive theatrical experience in the heart of Times Square that takes visitors on a journey from the birth of Broadway to the present day. The museum highlights groundbreaking moments in Broadway’s history through a series of exhibits that showcase – and show off – spectacular costumes, props, renderings, rare photos, videos, and more. Additionally, the Museum of Broadway celebrates the dazzling American art form of musical theater and the people who make it come to life.

#6

The 9/11 Museum Workshop is centered around the award-winning photography of Gary Marlon Suson, the FDNY's official photographer during the search for the missing at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks in New York City. This small but poignant museum allows visitors to see over 100 unique photos, as well as artifacts found at the dig site. Self-guided tours are accompanied by a multi-language audio guide. Please note, it is located in the Meatpacking District on west 14th street (not at the World Trade Center site). Situated nearby are the High Line Park, Chelsea Market Eateries and the Whitney Museum. It is also just a few blocks from The Edge.

#7

The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed inside the breathtaking 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, a restored National Historic Landmark in Chinatown. The Museum at Eldridge Street is easy to reach on foot by walking through Chinatown.