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All open air museums to visit in New York

Experience history come to life at open-air museums in New York. These museums feature historical buildings, reenactments, and interactive exhibits in an outdoor setting.

Are you interested in experiencing history firsthand? These are the best open air museums in New York:

  1. Queens County Farm Museum1

    Queens County Farm Museum

     New York, NY
    The Queens County Farm Museum, also referred to as Queens Farm, is a historic farm situated on 47 acres within the neighborhoods of Floral Park and Glen Oaks in Queens, New York City. This expansive area provides a unique opportunity to experience a slice of rural life within the urban environment of the city.
     3.9
    History & Anthropology History
  3. Weeksville Heritage Center2

    Weeksville Heritage Center

     New York, NY
    The Weeksville Heritage Center is a historic site located on Buffalo Avenue between St. Marks Avenue and Bergen Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to explore one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century.
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space3

    Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space

     New York, NY
    The Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) is a unique institution founded by the Times Up! Environmental Organization in 2012. This not-for-profit museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of community-based activism in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
     4.1
    Specialized & Alternative Specialized