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On Monday, August 16, Mayor De Blasio issued Executive Order 225 requiring all Museum visitors to provide proof of vaccination of at least one dose against COVID-19 along with another form of identification in order to enter. (Currently, children under the age of 12 are not eligible for the COVID vaccine and do not need to show proof of vaccination.)
Masks must be worn at all times for all visitors over the age of two.
You can find details on the Museum's Courtesy Code here, and our enhanced cleaning schedule and procedures here.
Museum of the City of New York is located in East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile at 1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd Street and easily accessible from public transportation.
Hours
Friday–Sunday, 10am-6pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Admission
Suggested Admission
Required Group Admission
Groups of ten or more individuals
Private & Group Experiences - Arrange a private exhibition tour for an immersive and intimate experience. See our current experiences.
The museum is not accepting any self-guided tours at this time.
K-12 Student Groups - Now offering virtual programs - reservations required. Visit our Education page to learn more.
Students: $5.00 per person
Teachers receive free admission upon providing an ID
Free with Admission
Urban Archive app
Download the Urban Archive app for a guided tour or stop by the Ticket Desk to borrow an iPod.
The Museum’s award-winning short documentary, offered in 4 languages. Inquire on-site.
Partners and Affiliates
We offer discounted and free admission through a variety of programs:
- “I’m a Neighbor” admission - free admission for those who live or work in the neighborhood
- Travel Passes and Tour Buses
- Affiliates
- Corporate Members
We welcome travel trade inquiries at tourism@mcny.org
At the Museum
Museum Shop
For books, jewelry, artwork, exhibition-related items, unique gifts, and all things New York City.
Chalsty's Cafe featuring Amy's Bread
We are happy to announce that Chalsty's Cafe, featuring Amy's Bread is once again open! Stop by for coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and other goodies served fresh.
Museum Map
View and download the Museum Map ahead of your visit.
Private & Group Experiences
A personalized, interactive visit to the Museum’s exhibitions. Perfect for a family trip, or as custom experiences for groups.
What’s On
See our schedule of family programs, lectures, film screenings and more.
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.
Explore East Harlem
Commonly known as “El Barrio,” East Harlem has a strong Latin, Caribbean and African American presence. That influence is reflected in the neighborhood’s cultural institutions, shops and restaurants.
Local Accommodations
Further explore our neighborhood with an overnight stay.
Urban Archive
Explore New York City beyond the Museum any time, any where.
Parking Around the Museum
Find & book a parking spot near the Museum with ParkWhiz and Icon Parking.
Where We Are
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd St.
Ramp access @ 104th St.
New York, NY 10029
Get Directions
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 is committed to facilitating accessibility of our website www.mcny.org, which is currently maintained in alignment with the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA guidelines. Our efforts to create an optimally accessible digital experience are ongoing. If users encounter problems accessing our online content or have suggestions or questions, please contact us at website@mcny.org with 'Website Accessibility' in the subject line.
