Best History Museum in Long Beach

"Otherwise, I recommend the Tenement Museum for a thoughtful look into what life was like for low-income New Yorkers and immigrants in the early 20th century. Once you’ve had sufficient time to wander Soho, you’ve probably worked up an appetite. You can safely skip Little Italy as it’s rather gimmicky and has been pretty much overrun by Chinatown. If you really want pizza, may I direct you instead to the oldest pizzeria in the United States, Lombardi’s on Spring Street."

"The Tenement Museum is glad to bring people the museum right to their homes. This organization dedicated to the history of immigrants, refugees, and immigration to New York City has lots of digital exhibits and virtual events to explore on its website."

"Nestled within the New-York Historical Society is this smaller institution devoted to kiddos, with exhibits designed to help youngsters understand the history of NYC. They’ll learn about major historical figures (like Alexander Hamilton) and important points in the evolution of the city; they can also meet re-enactors who help bring those moments to life. View this post on Instagram"

"This is the oldest museum in New York City, opening its doors in 1804. A pretty cool reason to visit on its own. Inside you’ll find a timeline of New York and the US in the form of literature and other memorabilia."

"If you’re an American History buff, the Federal Hall National Memorial is a New York National Park you won’t want to miss. Federal Hall is the site of New York’s first city hall and the location of George Washington’s swearing into office. Although the original structure is no longer standing, the present Greek revival construction is a beautiful architectural site that holds reminders of pivotal moments in American history."

"George Washington took the oath of office as our first president here on Wall Street. It was where the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices were. The current building later because part of the US Sub-Treasury, and is now home to a museum and memorial to Washington and the start of the USA."

"The street, which runs 8 blocks to the East River, is also home to the Museum of American Finance, the Old Stonington Custom House, the Trump Building and Federal Hall (where George Washington was sworn in as the first United States president in 1789). Wall Street information."

"Found at a former firehouse in SoHo, this unique museum contains a vast collection of historic firefighting memorabilia dating back to the 1600s, with highlights including vintage FDNY uniforms, ornate hand pumpers, a horse-drawn ladder wagon, and a 1921 American La France engine. During your visit here, don’t forget to pay a quick visit to the city’s first permanent memorial dedicated to the 343 FDNY members who died in the attacks on September 11. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors, and children over two."

"Children and adults alike will get a kick out of this museum, located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Beaux Arts firehouse. The museum showcases the evolution of firefighting, with cool displays that include historic fire engines, and a simulated fire in a mock apartment that teaches participants how to protect against home fires. There’s also a memorial that honors the FDNY members who lost their lives on 9/11."

"If you’re in New York with kids, the fire museum is one of those amusing things you must experience with them. It is set in a historic Beaux Arts building in Soho from the 1900s. It has vintage fire equipment which makes the experience partly an exploration of an art installation and partly a drill on fire safety."

"Visit the boyhood home of our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. During your visit, you can watch a 5-minute introductory film, check the exhibit gallery containing artifacts and historical info, or go on a guided tour of the five restored period rooms. Don’t forget to become a Junior Ranger too!"

"Walk through a Victorian era townhouse where Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. President, spent his childhood. With five decorated rooms, learn about how “Teddy”, a sickly child, used exercise to strengthen his body and spirit."

"Located in Chinatown, this small museum presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans in the U.S. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, educators, seniors, military personnel, and free for children above 2 and disabled visitors. Alright, these are some of the most unique, cool museums in NYC and recommend to anyone visiting the Big Apple."

"For a concentrated look at the Chinese-American experience, visit this museum on Centre Street—located in one of Maya Lin’s few NYC creations. The museum’s unique approach to preserving history includes oral histories, along with photographs and artifacts that examine everything from media portrayals of Chinese Americans, to the evolution of Chinatowns throughout the country."

"Housed in an old still-operating speakeasy frequently visited by famous mobsters like John Gotti and Al Capone in the past, the Museum of the American Gangster digs into the American mob’s roots, offering visitors a wide collection of memorabilia. Visitors to the museum will get a guided tour (included in the ticket,) which leads you past highlights like bullets from the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, John Dillinger’s death masks, vintage automatic shotguns, and storied of famous mobsters. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors."

"Those with Spy Kids aspirations will love Spyscape, which opened in Midtown in 2018. The immersive experience lets kids test their mettle in a variety of espionage-themed activities, including solving puzzles and dodging through lasers, a la Mission Impossible. At the end, your child will find out what kind of spy they are—intelligence analyst, agent handler, and more."

"It is not an unusual thing to do in NYC to take your kids to one of the many great NYC museums. However, though museums are very family-friendly, they aren’t necessarily the most exciting places to bring your kids. After the twentieth exhibit of looking at paintings on the wall, you might want to pull your hair out."

"If your kids loved the 2001 blockbuster Spy Kids then you have to bring them here. It opened in 2018 in midtown and has a bunch of kid-friendly activities that will keep them busy for hours. There are spy-themed puzzles, dodging of lasers and other Mission Impossible-style activities."

"Found in Williamsburg, this museum documents the history of New York City’s five boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural ephemera and relics. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students, educators, seniors, and free for employees and children under 12."

"AlMar — a straightforward and casual neighborhood Italian trattoria — has been around since 2011 just a couple of blocks away from the waterfront. Expect a selection of salumi and cheeses, as well as a robust selection of pastas such as tagliatelle with wild board ragu and rigatoni with eggplant and aged ricotta salata. It’s particularly popular for brunch, which has a deconstructed “egg in a cloud” where baked yolks are set inside whipped egg whites."

"A post shared by AlMar Resturant (@almardumbo) on Dec 15, 2019 at 8:20am PST. If you’re looking for a more sophisticated brunch outing, AlMar is the place for you. AlMar is a fine Italian restaurant that utilizes imported Italian and even fine local ingredients."

"Start in Lower Manhattan to get a view of the Statue of Liberty; then embark on a self-guided walking tour through midtown to the most iconic NYC buildings and sights. Start at Subway Station: South Ferry or Whitehall St."

"When New Yorkers think they have had enough skyscrapers, here it is, a museum on skyscrapers. Here, you can find skyscrapers from all over the globe, including Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101, which are replicated on a 1:500 3D scale. Also, there is a model of Lower Manhattan on a 1:300 scale for you to enjoy."

"Yes, this does exist, but it has to be said that it’s surprisingly small!. Anyone who is familiar with the model village concept will like what’s on display here, miniature models of the Manhattan skyline. For anyone into architecture, there’s also plenty to learn here too."

"Architecture lovers, this one’s for you: The Skyscraper Museum examines the historical factors that have shaped the city’s iconic skyline, while also looking at the technology used to construct buildings, along with many other informative exhibitions."

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