I was really looking forward to visiting this museum. I was expecting to learn how skyscrapers are built, all about the engineering discoveries and technologies that made it possible to build taller and bigger. After 9/11, everyone knows a tiny bit about skyscraper construction, after all, so maybe some exhibits about how the structure can fail, stuff about changes in... More

It is really small, only one exhibit. There is a security gaurd making sure nobody touches anything, so he might follow you around if your kids touch something.

it will only take about 1.5 hours if you read everything in there in great detail but it's very well done. they discuss very high skyscrapers around the world so not exactly New York - themed. it's interesting if you like architecture, and if you have been walking around NYC for a little while you will have been thinking about... More

Very nice museum with wonderful models. Very informative. Nice section on NYC and the WTC. Very well priced at $5. Definitely with the price. I will stop again next time I'm in the city.

Despite some other reviews found this museum very informative with tons of pictures, large scale models and some video clips. There is a section on the World trade centers but it is only a small part. It has many impressive models of current super skyscrapers. Very reasonably priced at just $5 adult and $2.50 student. Pity its only one floor.... More

The Skyscraper Museum celebrates the vertical density of Manhattan. It's a small space, but with the right curator can tell a compelling story. The current exhibition, The Rise of Wall Street, tells the story of the financial district starting in the 1700's. A good overview. There is a strong focus on the World Trade Center towers, telling the story of... More

This small one-floor museum sharing a building with the Ritz Carlton showcases the marvel of skyscrapers. The main thing this time was comparing New York to Shanghai, which was extremely interesting at how they are alike and different. It also has things about mega skyscrapers, such as the Burj Dubai, the model of NYC and the Freedom Tower plans. A... More

I am sorry to write negatively about this museum, or any other museum for that fact however, the truth is the truth. The Skyscraper Museum has been on my list of things to see for over a year now and regrettably, I was met with nothing but disappointment. The museum is small: only one floor and very narrow. There really... More

If you decide to visit this museum, just note that it doesn't open until noon. We arrived at 11:30 a.m. and discovered this. Across the street from the museum is the river park with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the scenery which is what we did until the museum opened. The museum is small--basically just one floor. You... More