The collection of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present includes helmets, lanterns and tools, pre-Civil War hand pumped fire engines, horse drawn vehicles and early motorized apparatus. Suggested contribution for admission always.

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Suggested contribution for admission always. This museum contains more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. Additionally on the first Friday of every month, you can enjoy tapas and wine at the Starry Nights Swings with Live Jazz at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. This is free with your admission donation. Performances are 6-7pm and 7:30-8:30pm.

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Download a free Walking Tour Guide of the Expansion Area, written by Anthony Robins with Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts.

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Free 90-minute walking tour called Union Square: Crossroads of New York. You’ll find out how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock on “The Metronome” sculpture. Reservations not required. Tours given by Union Square Partnership and Big Onion Walking Tours.

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Guided tours of local court facilities are available to schools, civic, business, religious and other community groups. In addition, the New York State Court System can provide judges and court personnel as speakers, at no cost, to schools, civic, business, religious and other community groups. Free but need at least 6 weeks notice by contacting (646) 386-4711 or pparker [at] courts [dot] state [dot] ny [dot] us.

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Walk on the Heritage New York Trail and experience history.

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