New York City Getaways

Visiting New York City? Give us 90 minutes and we'll show you New York like you've never seen it! You know the city - now hear the stories. Witness New York's rise from remote outpost to city at the center of the world in New York Story, a panoramic film experience shown on a 75-foot screen.

Then travel through time from the Revolutionary era to September 11th and beyond. Find out why this city has always captivated hearts and minds. It's the perfect day trip -- where history and heritage share the spotlight with art and culture.

Some special exhibits include: Making American Taste: Narrative Art for a New Democracy (through September 9, 2012); Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York and Beer and New York (through September 2, 2012); WWI & NYC and The Return of The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision (October 5, 2012 to May 31, 2013); Landmarks of New York (December 14, 2012 to February 17, 2013).

Museum Hours:
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day
Tuesday to Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays:10 a.m. - 8 p m.
Sundays:11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For complete information about exhibitions, events and programs, visit www.nyhistory.org or call 212-873-3400.

The deal

• ADMISSION: Discount admission which includes all galleries and the film, New York Story: adults: $12; seniors (65+), educators, active Military, $10; students (14+), $8; children 7-13, $4, children under 7, free.
• RAIL FARE: Discount round-trip rail fare. Check here for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your package from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central/Harlem-125th Street) and through WebTicket.

Getting There

Address:: 170 Central Park West at West 77th Street

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal.
From there take any of the following:

• Subway: Take the 42nd Street Shuttle (S) or the 7 train to Times Square. Transfer to the Uptown B or C train and take it to 81st Street. Walk a few blocks to 77th Street.
• Bus: Take the westbound M42 or M104 (located on 42nd Street, between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues). If you take the M42, transfer to the M10 at Eighth Avenue, and take it to 77th Street and Central Park West, where the museum is located. Or, take the M104 north to 79th Street and Broadway, then walk two blocks west to the museum.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.