Field note · Views
Museum of the City of New York
—
0 notes
—
from you
Views
entry
The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is a history and art museum celebrating the rich story of New York City and its residents. Founded in 1923 by Henry Collins Brown, the museum sits at the northern end of Manhattan's Museum Mile, directly across from Central Park.
Key Highlights:
- Architecture: Housed in a handsome neo-Georgian red brick building with marble trim, designed by Joseph H. Freedlander and built between 1929 and 1930.
- Facade Statues: Look for statues of Alexander Hamilton and DeWitt Clinton sculpted by Adolph Alexander Weinman set in facade niches facing Central Park.
The museum operates as a private non-profit organization and is a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group.