History
New York City history and landmarks
New York City history and landmarks: start with Brooklyn Bridge, Dia Beacon, and Empire State Building. Use the 245 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
245 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)
Brooklyn's first contemporary art museum dedicated to the African diaspora, MoCADA blends visual arts, education, and social just…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Food and Drink
Located in DUMBO's Empire Stores, the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a sensory exploration of culinary culture, featuring ex…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Ice Cream
A sensory wonderland in SoHo, this permanent installation invites all ages to explore interactive exhibits and enjoy unlimited ic…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Jewish Heritage
A poignant living memorial and historical museum in Battery Park City, dedicated to the history of Jewish life and the memory of…
Source-backed place · Museums
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
A vibrant cultural hub in Central Harlem dedicated to the preservation and celebration of jazz history, featuring curated exhibit…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Naumburg Bandshell
A historic Neoclassical outdoor concert venue in Central Park, home to one of the world's oldest free outdoor classical concert s…
Source-backed place · Museums
New York City Fire Museum
Housed in a historic 1904 firehouse, this museum honors the FDNY through a vast collection of firefighting artifacts, apparatus,…
Source-backed place · History
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Located at 33 Liberty Street, this institution is the most influential of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks, serving as a critical…
Source-backed place · History
New York Marble Cemetery
A hidden 19th-century oasis of peace, this is New York City's oldest public non-denominational cemetery, enclosed by towering mar…
Source-backed place · Museums
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
A world-renowned archive of dance, drama, and music located in the heart of Lincoln Center, offering free access to an extensive…
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Source-backed place · Museums
Pace Gallery
A powerhouse of modern and contemporary art, Pace Gallery represents major 20th and 21st-century artists across a massive Chelsea…
Source-backed place · History
Patchin Place
A secluded, gated cul-de-sac in Greenwich Village featuring ten 19th-century brick row houses and one of the city's last remainin…
Source-backed place · Museums
Paul Kasmin Gallery
A premier New York contemporary art gallery founded in 1989, showcasing a rigorous program that bridges the gap between historic…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Plymouth Church
A historic Congregational church in Brooklyn Heights, renowned for its role as a 'Grand Central Depot' for the Underground Railro…
Source-backed place · History
Puck Building
A striking Romanesque Revival landmark in SoHo and Nolita, originally built for the satirical Puck magazine and the J. Ottmann Li…
Source-backed place · History
Riverside-West End Historic District
A prestigious Manhattan enclave featuring a dense collection of historic row houses and elegant apartment buildings, reflecting t…
Source-backed place · Museums
Rubin Museum of Art
A global museum dedicated to the art and insights of the Himalayan region, formerly located at 150 West 17th Street in New York C…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
A stunning Byzantine Revival landmark in Williamsburg, this cathedral is famous for its copper onion domes and unique Russian arc…
Source-backed place · Museums
Salmagundi Club
A historic fine arts center and non-profit organization founded in 1871, housed in a grand brownstone mansion in Greenwich Villag…
Source-backed place · Museums
Sean Kelly
An internationally regarded contemporary art gallery founded in 1991, specializing in intellectually driven programs and works fo…
Source-backed place · Museums
Sloomoo Institute
Located in SoHo, the Sloomoo Institute is an immersive, interactive slime museum and shop dedicated to sensory play, creativity,…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
A National Historic Landmark in Brooklyn Heights, this Gothic Revival church is celebrated for its stunning early American figura…
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Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery
Standing as New York City’s oldest site of continuous religious practice, this historic Episcopal parish is a cornerstone of East…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Starrett-Lehigh Building
A massive 19-story industrial landmark in Chelsea, the Starrett-Lehigh Building is a masterpiece of 1930s modernism, once a freig…
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