Explore the Rich Tapestry of New York's History at the Museum of the City of New York

Getting There

• Bus

  From the Yonkers Metro-North train station, take the Bee-Line Bus #1 towards the Bronx. Get off at the stop at 5th Avenue and 125th Street. From there, walk south on 5th Avenue for about 5 blocks. The Museum of the City of New York will be on your left at 1220 5th Ave. The total travel time will be approximately 40 minutes.

• Train and Subway

  Take the Metro-North Hudson Line train from Yonkers station to Grand Central Terminal. Once at Grand Central, transfer to the 4, 5, or 6 subway lines. Take the 6 train uptown towards Pelham Bay Park and get off at the 103rd Street Station. Walk east to 5th Avenue and then head south for a few blocks until you reach the Museum of the City of New York at 1220 5th Ave. This journey may take around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

• Walking

  If you are close to downtown Yonkers, you can walk to the museum. Begin by heading south on S Broadway, then turn left onto Riverdale Avenue. Continue until you reach the Hudson River waterfront and follow it until you arrive at the Yonkers Metro-North train station. From there, you can take any bus heading towards Manhattan or walk to the nearest Bee-Line bus stop for additional connections. This option may take around 1.5 hours depending on your pace and the bus schedule.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service from any location in Yonkers. Simply request a ride to 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029. This option will take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic conditions, but be aware that it may be more expensive than public transport.