Suggestions for History Museum near Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

James C. • February 9, 2015Really good staff and exhibits are totally worth it. Check it out.

Cambria K. • December 25, 2015Take the guided tour. It makes it even better.

Pablo C. • April 13, 2015One of the best numismatic libraries. A previous appointment is indispensable.

Naked B. • January 28, 2012This is a really nice museum down in th Seaport. It's not the biggest, but for $5 it's worth every penny if you're down there. I'm happy that it has re-opened, the space by itself is worth it.

Julie S. • January 27, 2019One of the oldest restaurants in the country! Great for live music and a dose of history.

LodgeNetMobile • April 5, 2012A wonderful and historic place to check out in the heart of Manhattan's financial district. Check hours of operation though, as they're often closed on weekends.

Joseph T. • March 19, 2013Combine this overlooked charm of a museum with a stroll of Battery Park or a ride on the Staten Island Ferry to make for a great family day trip!

Paige C. • July 18, 2015We came here for an event and it was wonderful! Beautiful balcony overlooking the water and Statue of Liberty. Pretty at sunset!

Alan M. • May 22, 2014This place is definitely an upgrade from where they used to be on Vessy street. The staff is friendly and helpful, I highly recommend this place to go to if you're looking to do any any genealogy wk

Jacob S. • August 27, 2013Lightship, several miles offshore, that marked Ambrose Channel into New York Harbor, now at South Street Seaport

Chris B. • August 10, 2010fascinating ship docked at the South Street Seaport.

Joel W. • December 31, 2021I had a deep look around this gallery and read the website since then. He's productive, eloquent, and opinionated. None of the work strikes me as particularly amazing, challenging.

Al W. • February 27, 2015Sign up for their email list and get the heads up on their special events. Poetry, workshops, art.

Nathan L. • March 21, 2019Tiny museum, well curated gallery space. Admission is $5. Good choice for a rainy day with time to kill.

Neil W. • November 13, 2011The view from the fourth floor rear by the Ted and Honey Cafe is great

MuseumNerd • December 10, 2011Visit the free Revolutionary War history museum atop the hill. The museum and the largest free-standing doric column in the world are designed by the lecherous Stanford White.