Visit Us
The Museum had a leak at the end of last year which traveled throughout two floors of the building. Although it caused some cosmetic damage, it luckily avoided all that was on view, including loans and our collection. Therefore, MCNY will close for necessary building repairs beginning on Monday, January 11. Repairs are expected to be completed in mid-February.
MCNY is very proud and grateful that, thanks to the generous support of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH), our newest exhibition “New York Responds: The First Six Months” is fully available online. In addition, the Museum's exhibition-related virtual educational and public programming will continue as planned during this period of closure.
Hours
Temporarily closed
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,
and New Year’s Day.
Suggested Admission
Required Admission
Live or work in the neighborhood? Visit for FREE with our "I’m a Neighbor" admission. We also offer free admission to these affiliates and our Corporate Members. For discounted admission, visit the Travel Passes and Tour Buses page.
Citigold clients receive complimentary admission to the Museum, with one guest, by showing their Citigold debit card and valid photo ID.
At the Museum
Museum Shop
For books, jewelry, artwork, exhibition-related items, unique gifts, and all things New York City.
Museum Map
View and download the Museum Map ahead of your visit.
What’s On
See our schedule of family programs, lectures, film screenings and more.
Private Tours
Personalize your Museum experience with a private exhibition tour.
Timescapes
Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
Explore Our Neighborhood
Central Park
Visit Central Park’s formal garden, just across Fifth Avenue.
El Museo del Barrio
Show your Museum admission sticker for FREE entry to El Museo del Barrio.
Local Businesses
Get to know our neighborhood by supporting our local business members!
Local Accommodations
Further explore our neighborhood with an overnight stay.
Urban Archive
The Museum has teamed up with Urban Archive to allow anyone to visit NYC’s iconic sites from home.
Where We Are
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd St.
Ramp access @ 104th St.
New York, NY 10029
212.534.1672
info@mcny.org
By Bus
- M1
- M2
- M3
- M4
- M106
to 104th St.
By Subway
- 6
Lexington Ave. train to 103rd St., walk 3 blocks West
- 2
- 3
Train to Central Park North / 110th St. Walk one block East to Fifth Ave., then South to 104th St.
By Bike
Citi Bike to Fifth Ave @ 103rd St.
Free WiFi access is available throughout the building as well as on the Front Terrace.
Feel free to text, post, and share what you see during your visit. As a courtesy to other visitors, please set your phone to vibrate and take all voice calls outside of the galleries.
Still photography for personal, noncommercial use is permitted unless otherwise noted. Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography are not permitted.
Pencils, sketchbooks, and notebooks are permitted. However, pens, paints, and easels are not permitted.
Coat check is currently closed in order to help us reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Single strollers are permitted in the galleries, at the discretion of gallery guards. The Museum will not hold or store luggage. All bags are subject to inspection.
Can I donate objects to the Museum’s collection?
We cannot accept materials without prior approval. Please send a description of your proposed donation, as well as photographs or scans, to collections@mcny.org.
The Museum strives to accommodate visitors of all abilities.
- Ramp access is available on East 104th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.
- The wheelchair lift in Ronay Menschel Hall can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs.).
- Wheelchairs are available for visitor use free of charge (subject to availability).
- All exhibition videos are open captioned.
- Assistive listening devices are available for Timescapes and programs in Ronay Menschel Hall.
- Sign language interpretation and specialized descriptive tours are available upon advance request.
- Noise reduction headphones are available for visitor use free of charge (subject to availability).
Website Accessibility
The Museum of the City of New York is committed to being accessible to all, and we have worked hard to ensure that this website is accessible to people with disabilities. If you encounter problems accessing our online content or have suggestions or questions, please let us know. We will do our best to get you what you need. You can reach us by e-mail at website@mcny.org. Please included 'Website Accessibility' in the subject line.
