Suggestions for History museums near West Village, New York

Smithsonian Channel • June 24, 2011Home to five historical organizations, this center features an unparalleled collection of Judaica, including handwritten letters from Freud, Einstein, Kafka and more. (From Aerial America)

Eva • December 19, 2014I loved loved loved this museum!

John P. • November 8, 2019An excellent event space as well as museum!

Jessica B. • June 16, 2017Went on the "hard times"-tour. It was very interesting and our tour guide, Tony, was excellent.

Chris S. • August 13, 2014Great little museum. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely check this place out if you have time!

Char • December 24, 2018Very well done museum that is respectful of all the victims and families

Rosaliedje • June 12, 2014Buy your tickets online, you can bypass long lines. Very impressive monument and museum, definitely worth a visit.

Gothamist • January 25, 2017Located in an erstwhile firehouse, this fascinating little museum features an extensive collection of vintage firefighting equipment and memorabilia dating all the way back to the 1600s.

James C. • February 21, 2014Really nice museum. Small but focus is on the site and prohibition. Guide was really good and knowledgable.

Ange S. • August 14, 2013Opening hours fluctuate. Call them to make sure that they are definitely open. :/

Eva S. • June 9, 2010Incredible collection of toy soliders

Jonathan B. • July 9, 2015My hotel room overlooks the 9/11 memorial. I worked in the Trade Center years ago and finally got up the courage to walk over. It's wonderful and everyone should visit it to remember and honor.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! NYC • June 27, 2012Anthony Pisano has been collecting objects and displaying them in his Manhattan home for 32 years. It is often mistaken for an antique shop - Believe It or Not! http://vimeo.com/37093042

Albert W. • September 16, 2013No longer open 24 hours but still until 10pm!

Mr. Ray • March 10, 2013Great place for the kiddies! So fun! So friendly.

Urban Oyster • March 30, 2011On the "Getting By" tour, several objects in the Baldizzi apartment are original artifacts used and donated by the family to the museum. Ask your tour guide which ones.