First time AAMCAR New York Car Rental customers are often a little unsure of what to expect here in NYC. From the towering skyscrapers to the multicultural mix of citizens, New York City is a perpetual melting pot of character, class and charisma. In order to learn more about the past, present and future of New York City Life, AAMCAR New York Car Rentals encourages all of their customers to visit one of the Big Apples most impressive establishments The Museum of the City of New York. Designed to celebrate the citys unique history and ever evolving present, the Museum of the City of New York features a rich collection of lively events and informative programs. The Museum of the City of New York is dedicated to providing AAMCAR New York Car Rental customers with an intricate understanding of city life, beginning way back with the areas first settlers. An exciting array of displays and exhibitions are currently in the works for the upcoming 2006 season, so please consider stopping by the Museum of the City of New York on your upcoming AAMCAR rent-a-car trip. Nothing helps fill in the gaps about NYC like a visit to an official source, so grab a friend and get ready to learn lots during your upcoming vacation!
The Museum of the City of New York features one of NYCs most zealous mandates attempting to cover the past, present and future of all five Big Apple boroughs. Established to provide local residents and visiting tourists with the opportunity to better understand one of the worlds most impressive cities, the Museum of the City of New York is jam packed with progressive programs, clever displays and priceless pieces. This year alone the Museum of the City of New York featured exhibits ranging from the glamour of New York Style and the rich legacy of black New York Theater, to the community-centered values of labor radicalism in the Bronx. A diverse museum designed for a diverse city, the Museum of the City of New York provides AAMCAR New York Car Rentals customers with the very best selection of area information and historical background. The perfect place to begin any AAMCAR New York Car Rental vacation, the Museum of the City of New York is currently located in the heart of Manhattan at 1220 Fifth Avenue.
The Museum of the City of New York is currently open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Sunday and admission is only $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. A variety of group services are available for large AAMCAR New York Car Rental groups including the Highlights Tour of the museums permanent collection, the 45 minute Special Exhibitions Tour and specially designed self-guided group tours. Descriptive and sign-language tours are also available at the Museum of the City of New York as well as various school-programs and activities. To reserve your docent-lead museum tour or to learn more about self-guided tours please feel free to contact the Group Services staff team at 212-534-1672 extension 3393. The Museum of the City of New York is also proud to provide corporate AAMCAR New York Car Rentals customers with numerous meeting areas, designed for a wide variety of functions and services.
Ongoing Exhibits at the Museum of the City of New York
The Museum of the City of New York proudly supports a variety of permanent and ongoing exhibits at their Fifth Avenue location including the following displays:
- Timescapes: This 25 minute multimedia experience follows New Yorks evolution from a small setter village into a global community. Narrated by actor Stanley Tucci, the Timescapes film features archival photographs, prints and paintings from many of the museums collections.
- Trade: This exciting timeline display exhibits New Yorks ongoing evolution into a trade and commerce powerhouse. From beaver pelts to the stock exchange, the Trade covers every last detail of NYCs commercial evolution.
To learn more about the Museum of the City of New York, please feel free to visit the facilities official website at www.mcny.org or email info@mcny.org for more details.