Museum of the City of New York
Museum Museum chronicling New York City's social and urban history
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the Museum of the City of New York traces urban life through photographs, models and exhibitions about the city’s social and cultural history.
The Museum of the City of New York is a museum in New York City dedicated to the history of the city and its people, established in 1923.
Founded in 1923 to preserve and present the city’s history, the museum has expanded its programs and collections over the 20th and 21st centuries to include exhibitions, archives, and educational outreach.
The museum is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street, on the eastern edge of Central Park.
- Location: Located on Manhattan's Museum Mile at 1220 Fifth Avenue, directly across from the north-east corner of Central Park.
- Founding year: Established in 1923 to document and interpret the history and culture of New York City.
How to Get to Museum of the City of New York #
The Museum of the City of New York is at 1220 Fifth Avenue (at East 103rd Street) on Manhattan’s Museum Mile. From the subway take the 6 train to 103rd Street (Lexington Avenue) and walk west to Fifth Avenue (roughly a 10-15 minute walk). By car it’s on Fifth Avenue near Central Park’s northeast edge, about 3-4 km north of Midtown Manhattan; local street parking and garages are available nearby.
Tips for Visiting Museum of the City of New York #
- Visit on a weekday morning-the Museum of the City of New York sits on Museum Mile at Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street and is much less crowded before mid-morning than the nearby Metropolitan Museum, so you can move through exhibits more easily.
- Check the museum's website for current temporary exhibitions before you go; the museum's rotating shows often require timed tickets or have limited-capacity entry, so booking in advance avoids disappointment and wasted travel time.
Best Time to Visit Museum of the City of New York #
Spring or autumn offers the best balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds; summer is busiest.
Weather & Climate near Museum of the City of New York #
Museum of the City of New York's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1201 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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