Best places: Local history museums in New York

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The Armour-Stiner Octagon House
Tour operator
👍👍 Got the opportunity to visit this hidden gem this weekend. We were looking for something local and partially indoors due the the weather. I’ve lived in Scarsdale for 10 years and never heard of this delightful home in Irvington. If you are a fan of historic homes, or restored homes, or just intere...
4.80 (325 reviews) (~42.58 km from centre)
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Museum of the City of New York
Local history museum
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
$ $$$
4.50 (5.2K reviews) (~15.56 km from centre)
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East Jersey Old Town Village
History museum
Restored & replica buildings from the 1700s-1800s, with period artifacts & educational programs.
4.70 (280 reviews) (~47.1 km from centre)
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Edison Memorial Tower Corporation
Museum
Museum dedicated to Edison's creative exploits while in Menlo Park & an Art Deco memorial tower.
4.50 (650 reviews) (~34.34 km from centre)
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New-York Historical Society
Museum
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
4.50 (594 reviews) (~14.24 km from centre)
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The Conference House
Historical place museum
This historic riverfront home was the site of failed peace talks during the Revolutionary War.
4.60 (256 reviews) (~30.55 km from centre)
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Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters
Museum
Museum in a Georgian mansion that once served as George Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters.
4.60 (140 reviews) (~37.75 km from centre)
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
Museum
👍👍 A historical building that one might just walk on by, if not for the large historical plaques attached to the side, which harkens in its history. Fraunces Tavern served in many capacities during its history, but the one that made it most famous was when it served as the headquarters for George Washi...
4.70 (76 reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)
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Interpretive Center at Cheesequake State Park
Local history museum
👍👍 Beautiful park, a shame that the nature center will be gone soon due to administration cuts..a great service Jim Fazak gave to the public will with his expert knowledge of the park and all its creatures. Sad that no one truly care about our national parks anymore.
4.70 (76 reviews) (~36.08 km from centre)
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The City Reliquary Museum
Museum
Quirky storefront museum that's filled with New York City artifacts & hosts annual cultural events.
4.30 (163 reviews) (~6.84 km from centre)
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Strauss Mansion Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Great night good hosts and definitely haunted! 😁
4.60 (47 reviews) (~27.69 km from centre)
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