Best History Museum in Secaucus

"Lower East SideYour sixth-floor walk-up feels like a relic of a bygone era, but it’s not so well preserved as the Tenement Museum. This Lower East Side time capsule of New York life presents the stories of working-class immigrants who lived here in the 19th and early 20th century. Don’t expect to amble around at your leisure -- you must take a guided tour, and pick an era to delve into.Adults $29, children $24"

"The Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side explores the story of immigration in the USA|© Paule Saviano / Alamy Stock Photo. The tenement at 97 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side was built in 1863; the one at 103 was built in 1888. It’s thought that some 15,000 working-class immigrants from 20 nations occupied these five-story buildings through 1935 (after which number 97 was shuttered for over 50 years)."

"Dedicated to the city in which it resides, the Tenement Museum looks at the life and history of working-class immigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries. Fueled by immigration, New York’s evolution into the city we know today is in large part due to the people who came to call it home. The fantastic exhibits explore some of the stories and identities of its residents."

"A repository of 750,000 items detailing the dynamic history and culture of NYC’s five boroughs, the museum started at Gracie Mansion (now home to the city’s mayors) in 1923 and moved to 1220-1227 Fifth Avenue in 1932. Those items include paintings, photographs, maps, badges, postcards, prints, theatrical memorabilia, silver, toys, furniture and costumes. Here you’ll find a man’s suit worn to George Washington’s presidential inaugural ball, some of playwright Eugene O’Neill’s handwritten manuscripts, 412 glass negatives made by the social reformer Jacob Riis, and the famous 12-room Carrie Walter Stettheimer dollhouse, which includes artworks customized for it by Duchamp, Archipenko, George Bellows and others."

"Founded in 1923, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) in Manhattan preserves artifacts, maps and photos from the birth of New York in the 16th century till date. It is open from 10 AM till 6 PM from Thursday to Monday, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Timing : 10 AM till 6 PM from Thursday to Monday, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve"

"On the prestigious upper 5th Avenue by Central Park, The Museum of the City of New York is a celebration of what makes New York City great. The current permanent exhibition is New York at Its Core, the first show to cover the full history of New York. The museum’s handsome building of red brick with marble trim and white pillars was built in 1930 in the neo-Georgian style."

"One of the top museums in NYC to visit is the city’s oldest museum. Founded in 1804 the New York Historical Society museum’s collection is comprised of countless historical artifacts, manuscripts, works of art, and documents detailing the history of New York and the United States. The museum’s granite Roman Eclectic style building is located across from Central Park West and is positioned in one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city."

"The New York Historical Society is one of several to offer free museum days in NYC. New York’s oldest museum houses founded in 1804 and offer visitors a chance to witness and discover countless historical artifacts, manuscripts, works of art, and manuscripts detailing the history of New York. Located in the beautiful Upper West Side of Manhattan, the museum is the perfect way to learn and enjoy iconic New York scenery."

"George Washington took the oath in Federal Hall in 1789, back when New York was the first capital, and the site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Branch offices (Chester A. Arthur was the second). There's a nice statue outside, overlooking the New York Stock Exchange across Wall Street and a small museum on post-colonial New York inside, which includes the bible Washington used to swear his oath of office."

"This is Federal Hall National Memorial. It was on this site that the first U.S. Congress met after America gained its independence and where George Washington was sworn in as the first U.S."

"This fairly new museum in DUMBO chronicles the geographical, historical, and environmental impact of Brooklyn in the surrounding region and all over the world. It’s the perfect spot to spend an afternoon before you check out the area’s restaurants and many photo opportunities. Most of all, it offers a glimpse into how Brooklyn shaped the United States and its effect on commerce."

"Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO is a new Museum and Gift Shop located in the historic Empire Stores. Address:53-83 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201"

"New York’s most iconic sight, and one of the most recognized structures on the planet, The Statue of Liberty needs no introduction. However, after a five-year wait, the Statue of Liberty Museum opened recently, which gives culture-seekers the chance to experience a side of the statue they’ve never seen before. Discover the events that led up to its creation, experience over 130 years of the statue’s history, and even touch a copper replica of the Lady Liberty’s face."

"Auf Liberty Island hat das neue Statue of Liberty Museum eröffnet. Es bringt einige Neuheiten nach Liberty Island, um das Erlebnis rund um die Freiheitsstatue für die Besucher noch spannender und interessanter zu gestalten."

"Set in an old Marine Commander’s residence right on Brooklyn’s waterfront, this space has been restored and houses exhibits, public tours, archives, and educational programs celebrating the work of the Navy Yard. This historic location is home to one of the country’s first naval shipyards and was used as an industrial facility used by the Navy for 165 years. Today, this is where you’ll find many of the city’s green businesses as well as other manufacturers."

"As well as still a place where new businesses can establish themselves, the Brooklyn Navy Yard was once one of the top places for commerce in the city. You’re going to want to head over to Building 92 where a history of the yard is kept, as well as archived drawings, photos, and more. Afterwards, grab lunch or dinner at one of the awesome restaurants available in Building 77."

"Right on the Brooklyn waterfront holds an old Marine Commander’s residence. This restored space is home to many exhibits, tours, educational programs, and archives that show the history of one of the country’s first naval shipyards. This historic location was used as an industrial facility by the NAvy for over 160 years."

"Known today as the Christ Church, United Methodist, it began with an organization of the same name, which came into being to allow the representation of the increasing number of Christians. The cornerstone for the church was laid in 1882. It was constructed in the Romanesque style of architecture."

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