Skyscraper Museum

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39 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10280
+1 (212) 968-1961
http://www.skyscraper.org

The Skyscraper Museum in New York, NY is a cultural institution dedicated to exploring the history and impact of tall buildings on urban environments. Through exhibitions, programs, and research, the museum provides insights into the architectural, engineering, and social aspects of skyscrapers.

Visitors to the museum can expect to learn about the evolution of skyscraper design, the role of skyscrapers in shaping city skylines, and the cultural significance of these iconic structures. The Skyscraper Museum offers a unique perspective on the development of cities and the ways in which skyscrapers have influenced modern urban landscapes.

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Mounir E.
6/30/2025

The Skyscraper Museum is located in Battery Park, right across from the Museum of Jewish Heritage. While you might expect it to focus on New York, it actually highlights skyscrapers from around...

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Jason P.
7/29/2023

Great free and informative museum in downtown Manhattan. Although it is free, reservations online are required in advanced for entry. (As of July 2023) Although small, it is free and contains...

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Levent B.
12/28/2024

I'm glad I had stopped here to get a peek while exploring the financial district. The museum itself was quite small, however there were much more information than I thought by looking at the...

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Dipali G.
5/15/2022

This museum is small, informative, and too the point! You need to like reading of you want to come here! The exhibit goes through the skyscrapers in the world and speak about things such as the...

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Denise W.
4/22/2022

This is the saddest museum that I have been to in NYC. Majority of the items showcasing here are mostly photos and information boards that I can read or find online. They do have a few skyscraper...

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