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Van Cortlandt House Museum

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Van Cortlandt House was built in 1748 and was the focal point of a prosperous wheat plantation. Come see this historical and beautiful house.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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Always free, the center offers exhibits, public programs, and research services.

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New York Transit Museum

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This is the largest museum in the US devoted to the history of urban public transportation. The Grand Central Gallery and Annex is located in Grand Central Terminal.

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New York Historical Society

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The Society is dedicated to presenting exhibitions and public programs, and fostering research that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. There are free public programs and concerts periodically.  Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free.

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Museum of Jewish Heritage

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The museum’s exhibition including personal objects, photographs, and original films tell the story of Jewish heritage in the twentieth century, specifically celebrating the lives of those lost in the Holocaust. It is “A Living Memorial to the Holocaust”.

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Historical Houses

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Do you enjoy visiting historical houses? Check out the website for a list of local old museum homes with free or nominal fees for admission.

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