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The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is a history museum in New York City dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the city. The museum was founded in 1923 and is located on Fifth Avenue in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. MCNY's collection includes more than 3 million artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and decorative arts. The museum also has a library with more than 100,000 books, periodicals, and manuscripts.

MCNY's mission is to "inspire present and future generations to understand and appreciate the history of New York City." The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including tours, lectures, and workshops. MCNY also has a number of special exhibitions each year, which focus on different aspects of New York City's history.

In recent years, MCNY has undergone a number of renovations and expansions. In 2019, the museum opened a new wing dedicated to contemporary art. The museum also has a number of ongoing projects, including a digitization project to make its collection more accessible online.

MCNY is a popular tourist destination and is also used by scholars and researchers. The museum is open seven days a week and admission is free for children under 12.

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