Arts & culture

Downtown Stories, Beyond the Skyline

Three places to explore the city’s history, on one day or three. Museum spaces, monument interiors and ships have different visitor arrangements; check each official page.

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Manhattan3 stopsYour pace. Your order.

A few good stops.

Go in order, or follow your curiosity.

01

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004, United States of America, New York

The museum is upstairs, separate from the restaurant. Check visitor information and admission. The map pin marks the destination area; follow the official visitor information for entrances. Official information: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/contact-us · Checked 2026-10-15.

02

Federal Hall

Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10271, United States of America, New York

Interior opening varies; the public exterior is also worth noticing. Check NPS access information. The map pin marks the destination area; follow the official visitor information for entrances. Official information: https://www.nps.gov/feha/planyourvisit/index.htm · Checked 2026-10-15.

03

South Street Seaport Museum

South Street Seaport Museum, New York

Choose the museum spaces or ship visits available on your date. Each has its own access arrangements. Official information: https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/visit/ · Checked 2026-10-15.