Hidden gems: History museums in New York City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York City. This list contains 8 places from History museum category.

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Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS)
History museum
👍👍 Everybody should visit this museum located in Alphabet City/Manhattan. It tells the history of the struggles in NYC related to the use of the space, like housing, public spaces, transportation. You can buy some zines, bottons, stickers and T-shirts there. It is a good way to know more about the real...
4.70 (87 reviews) (~2.7 km from centre)
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Lesbian Herstory Archives
Archive
Lesbian community hub with a vast collection of books, photos & artifacts tracing lesbian history.
4.70 (37 reviews) (~9.8 km from centre)
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Jewish Tours Inc. Jewish Local Walking Tours in Chassidic Hasidic communities in Brooklyn NY NYC Crown Heights Williamsburg
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I did this tour on a Monday so I was part of only a group of 3. Our tour was led by Chaya, who had been raised in the neighborhood. Chaya was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. I feel that we definitely got to see a side of Crown Heights that is hard to access without an insi...
4.70 (16 reviews) (~9.87 km from centre)
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Hoboken Historical Museum
History museum
Exhibits, tours & events focusing on the history & people of the "Mile Square City."
4.60 (148 reviews) (~3.81 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...
4.60 (71 reviews) (~5.81 km from centre)
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The Museum of Interesting Things (advance appt only)
History museum
Appointment-only viewings of old phonographs, cameras & toys in a private collector's home.
4.60 (46 reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)
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The Museum of Interesting Things Secret Speakeasy
History museum
🫤 I was very disappointed. I was very excited unfortunately the presenter (I feel mean now but got to give honest reviews) left something to be desired and infact we left early because of it. There are some cool items on display and the videos being shown would have been interesting too. So maybe try...
4.50 (23 reviews) (~3.2 km from centre)
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Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery
Cemetery
👍👍 Jersey City landmark, especially for fans of the Soprano's series.
4.50 (18 reviews) (~6.82 km from centre)
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