1 of 2 Yelp Reviews…read more Make sure you buy your tickets from Statue Cruises, NOT street vendors. Be safe. Quality/Quantity - What an amazing, fun, historical, and educational experience. Also, it gives some insight into how my family (many generations ago) came to this country. Tourist attraction, an amazing # of people visiting. Crazy long lines initially boarding the ferry, but it moves fast. Very organized and experienced. See all my excessive pictures. Ambiance - 12 million immigrants came through here. Service - Self service. Cut and pasted from their website: "In 2001, the Foundation opened the American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island, which contains a searchable database of passenger manifests for Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1820 and 1954. The database is also available online." Price - Part of the Statue of Liberty ferry tour ride. $30 per person; inexpensive in my opinion. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1900. 1971 - New Jersey register of historic places. 1982 - President Reagan with Lee Iacocca raised funds for restoration and preservation of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 1990 - Restoration and re-opening. 1993 - NY City Landmark. 2016 - Statue of Liberty Museum.

An amazing place to witness and tour…read more You can even trace your ancestry and print documents of family members who passed through Ellis Island. I loved the park rangers who gave out great information. Fantastic!

Thank you Captain David for making this school field trip a fun and educational experience for the…read moreschool kids as well as the adults. Came here as a parent chaperone; and learned so much about this little boat that's docked at the Red Hook barge. The captain of this small vessel came out to greet us and presented us with the rich history of how this boat came about. The children were in awe of how Captain David explained the mechanics and the details of this boat, towards the end Captain David even entertained kids with his juggling tricks. Overall, a great educational experience

Wow, this place is awesome and way off the beaten track. Essentially it's across the street (to…read morethe west) of Fairway in Redhook. It's a floating barge that doubles as a "classroom and showboat." Apparently it's the last covered wooden barge of its kind and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We stopped in Thursday night and talked with the proprietor (ie the guy who lives on the boat with his family). There's an awesome George Rhoads kinetic sculpture and some fascinating pictures and historical items. Admission was free (although a donation was suggested). I would highly recommend a visit if you happen to be in the area during the hours they're open!

Mmuseumm tucked away at Cortlandt Alley. They operate silently with no admission fees, although…read moreaccepts donations. The items on display are quite different. I was much humored by Nothing and Air. I recommend a visit even if only once.

Mmuseumm 4 Cortlandt Alley…read moreNew York, NY 10013 This 36-foot square space has been transformed from a freight elevator shift to the smallest museum in the world. It currently has on display primarily a variety of rocks in multiple shapes and sizes. As you observe the rocks, some of them have physical appearances that are similar to everyday items. For example, a boulder from Brazil looks similar to a waffle. In addition to rocks, other artifacts such as a wall socket, glass bottle, and ceramic pot shards are also in the gallery.   There is even a miniature television screen inside the museum. A gift shop is conveniently located in the right corner. Feel free to purchase a hard cover book for $40 or donate $5 or more for the poster. Even if you don't buy anything, make a $5 recommended donation to show your support. (This is a suggested amount and you may contribute any amount you desire). QR code donations or cash are accepted. The museum has limited weekend hours between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but if you arrive at any other time, feel free to view the artifacts through a couple of peep holes. #mmuseumm #worldssmallestmuseum #cortlandtalley #peephole #tribeca

That was such a moving experience. I'm glad I went because I didn't even know this museum existed…read more It was so great to see more about Jackie Robinson and also to learn about his wife and his journey. It def made me cry. We need to remember these things so we can honor the people that found for equity for the Black community. Please go

Jackie Robinson Museum 75 Varick St…read more New York, NY 10013 The single room, three gallery museum provides in depth information about the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. Besides providing facts about America's pasttime, it also focuses on Robinson's time in the military and civil rights issues. The galleries have photos, captions, short films and some artifacts. A gift shop is located in the same building next to the museum. Feel free to window shop or purchase souvenirs and memorabilia such as apparel, mugs, picture books, and replicant baseball cards. The Admission fee not required if you only wish to visit the boutique. The interior of the museum was very well kept and the staff was friendly and helpful. Upon entry, each visitor is given a wrist band allowing them to leave and re-enter the museum without any charge for the remainder of that day. Only non-flash photography is permitted inside the premises. (This does not include video shooting.) While I admire the effort put worth in establishing this educational museum, my main critique is there were a lot more photos & captions than actual artifacts. My personal preference is to view original relics instead of reading descriptions underneath illustrations. If you are in Lower Manhattan and have an hourish to spare, I would recommend this museum especially if you are an avid reader or have a true passion for baseball. #jackierobinsonmuseum #jackierobinson #varickstreet #lowermanhattan Jackie Robinson Museum 75 Varick St. New York, NY 10013 The single room, three gallery museum provides in depth information about the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. Besides providing facts about America's pasttime, it also focuses on Robinson's time in the military and civil rights issues. The galleries have photos, captions, short films and some artifacts. A gift shop is located in the same building next to the museum. Feel free to window shop or purchase souvenirs and memorabilia such as apparel, mugs, picture books, and replicant baseball cards. The Admission fee not required if you only wish to visit the boutique. The interior of the museum was very well kept and the staff was friendly and helpful. Upon entry, each visitor is given a wrist band allowing them to leave and re-enter the museum without any charge for the remainder of that day. Only non-flash photography is permitted inside the premises. (This does not include video shooting.) While I admire the effort put worth in establishing this educational museum, my main critique is there were a lot more photos & captions than actual artifacts. My personal preference is to view original relics instead of reading descriptions underneath illustrations. If you are in Lower Manhattan on Thursday through Sunday and have an hourish to spare, I would recommend this museum especially if you are an avid reader or have a true passion for baseball. #jackierobinsonmuseum #jackierobinson #varickstreet #lowermanhattan

NYC Fire Museum is a must see if you love these brave men and women like I do. We have come along…read moreway and have the best Fire Department on the planet to me. I thought I did a review because it's been years since I visited. I was drawn to this business page because on this morning's news they said what they called the Firefighters Museum (and they said it is on Prince Street), was closed! They said it was closed indefinitely because of structural issues in the 120 year old building where the museum is housed. I've searched the web and this is the only museum I can find related Fire Departments and the history of Firefighters in NYC. I'm finally doing my review so you will check before you visit. This museum may be temporarily closed. I'm going to look for my additional photos to post. It's definitely an overdue review!

Our two-year-old Leo B. is obsessed with fire trucks, so we decided to take him to the NYC Fire…read moreMuseum last month while we were visiting New York. It was less exciting than I'd hoped--I guess I'd expected to see, I don't know, like one fire truck that looks like the ones in his books--but it was still a worthwhile stop, and he enjoyed himself quite a bit. The museum is small, housed in an old fire station in Hudson Square, with exhibits spread out across a couple of floors. You enter and exit through the gift shop, which is also where you purchase tickets. The guy at the register was very nice, and we bought three adult tickets (mom, dad, grandma) at $10 apiece, all so the little one, whose ticket was "free," could enjoy fifteen minutes roaming among the firefighting artifacts. I think we were the only visitors the entire time we were there. We saw a handful of old fire engines spread out between the two floors, and these were pretty cool, and Leo recognized them as fire trucks of sorts and enjoyed looking at and discussing their big wheels. He was less interested in the smaller items, which would probably be intriguing to slightly older kids. We also kept him out of the 9/11 memorial room, which seemed less designed for boisterous toddlers than the rest of the place, but which we adults appreciated. I honestly think our kid's favorite part of the museum might have been the gift shop, where I discovered that my son understands the concept of buying things and taking them home. He wanted every fucking variant on a fire truck toy--squishy and plastic, small and large; ambulance, van, engine. We settled on a big fire truck with an extendable ladder, which is now one of his favorite toys. It was over $40 and one of the stickers started peeling off pretty immediately, but I do think it's reasonably solid quality. We bought the same one for a friend's two-year-old, as well as a soft toy for his baby sister, both of which went over well. We also got an FDNY T-shirt for Leo, so the museum made a decent amount of money off of us. I'm guessing we didn't see all there was to see, but as our two-year-old wasn't clamoring to learn about the fire department's history, I think we did things right. We had a pleasant visit at the NYC Fire Museum and would recommend it if you or your small ones are fascinated by firefighting.

3 of 3 Yelp Reviews. Photos in other review. Make sure you…read morebuy your tickets from Statue Cruises, NOT street vendors. Be safe. Quality/Quantity - Crazy busy, but fairly organized and moves fast. What an amazing, fun, historical, and educational experience. The Statue of Liberty is a must visit, glad we finally made it. In our previous attempts, previous years, the weather was so bad that we have always skipped this attraction. Also, it gives some insight on Ellis Island into how my family (many generations ago) came to this country. Tourist attractions, an amazing # of people visiting. Ambiance - A short quick ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Plan to spend approximately 4 hours for this event. A small snack bar on the ferry. You can spend as much time as you want at each location. Visitor center, museums, tours, etc. Just need to book/reserve your appointment going there. Open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 6:30pm; seasonal hours apply, check their website. Service - Booked our tickets online and got here early. Audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Island are included. Departure details, cut and pasted from their website: "The Security Screening Facility and ferry departure are located behind Castle Clinton, on the waterfront side of Battery Park. Easy access via public transportation, including major subway lines and bus routes. We recommend that you include ample time and maintain a flexible schedule to include boarding the ferry and clearing the Screening Facility." Price - Prices start at $26.30 per person. Very reasonably priced in my opinion. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success 1886. 1924 - National monument. 1993 - National Park Service.

Such an incredible landmark! The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island, offers free access to…read moreexhibits on the statue's history, design, and symbolism, featuring the original torch, interactive displays, and an immersive theater. We absolutely loved this museum! It's interactive, informative and rich on history. It had been a long time dream of mine since I was younger to visit New York- specifically to see the Statue of Liberty. The museum itself provides a comprehensive experience filled with artifacts, photos, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of New York Harbor. Entrance to the museum is included with the cost of any standard ferry ticket to Liberty Island. My wife and I spent a few hours here as we basked in the glory of Lady Liberty. It was quite the experience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about the history, construction, and global symbolism of Lady Liberty.

My husband and I joined the 1pm tour yesterday with Barbara. It was fascinating: Barbara brought…read morethe story of the synagogue to such vivid life partly by talking about her family history but also because she delivered the stories with real passion. We both found our tour super informative (we're not Jewish and I'd never been in a synagogue) and rather moving. Made us love NYC even more!

I have wanted to see the Museum at Eldridge Street for quite awhile, but it's just never worked out…read morebefore. I booked a guided tour because I enjoy hearing the backstory and history of buildings. We were running 30 minutes late, but luckily we were able to join the already in progress tour. Elaine was a very knowledgeable, enthusiast guide. We learned a lot about Jewish history and the building of the synagogue. Our favorite part was being able to see the inside of the beautiful synagogue. Luckily this treasure was restored and not allowed to fall into disrepair for the benefit of all who are privileged to see it. It's a beautiful look into yesteryear.

The South Sea Seaport Museum chronicles the history of lower Manhattan begining with Lenni Lenape…read morehabitation and Henry Hudson's 1609 discovery voyages. The development of New Amsterdam by the Dutch West Indies company (1624), the British seizing the city and renaming it New York after the Duke of York (1664-1776) and George Washington's inauguration as the first president of the United States in (1789) at Federal Hall. The seaport became a major hub of commerce, travel overseas (the Cunard line) and an important immigration center. The museum galleries are open Wed-Sun from 11-5. You can tour the Wavertree and and smaller Ambrose ship with a General Admission ticket of $18. There are free admission events as well. Check their website for details.

Macy's 4th of July: DO.NOT.WASTE.YOUR.MONEY! This is the absolute worts experience the museum has…read moreput together: the security was rude beyond reason; to make more money they added another zone; they packed people like sardines in a "hallway" made of rope, and considering that the view is already obstructed by the buildings on each side of pier 16, on top of that they had a tent right in the middle at the end of the pier obstructing the view even more. When purchasing the tickets they don't ask about especial accommodations for families with kids with special needs and then those families have to watch from the very back, completely wasting the money paid. They don't apply the rules to everyone: they said no chairs, but they let them pass security for a lot of people and space was even more to a premium.