10 Reasons Why Guardian Loves New York City

#6 The Rich History

For a long time New York City was the gateway for immigrants coming to the US to find their own version of the American Dream. 

NYC has some of the greatest historical artifacts, museums and landmarks, going back to the inception of the United States. Here is a list of The 15 best history museums in NYC. 

Our favorites include:

1.  The Tenement Museum- where 7,000 immigrants lived in the 5 story building from 1836 to 1935
2. KGB Espionage Museum- interesting spy gadgets and real stories
3. The Statue of Liberty Museum- Features a full size face and foot of the famous lady
4. The New-York Historical Society Museum & Library- come and visit the city’s oldest museum with over 1.6 million pieces of art
5. The American Museum of Natural History- A historic museum of natural wonders
6. Ellis Island- retrace the steps that millions of immigrants took to enter the United States

Make an effort to see the history of the city and see why it has always been such a powerful place in our country.