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The Museum at FIT

Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City, NY 10001
212-217-4558
Ranked #164 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Shreveport, LA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Really glad it was free. And I enjoyed the Daphne exhibit, but the markers made it really difficult to figure out which marker went with which dress. The exhibit was poorly laid out in general; I would have liked to see more of the dresses being able to be fully viewed in the the 360 without the super low lighting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

I've been to this museum several times. It's alway the first thing I do when I'm in the city. Since it's just a few blocks from Penn Station, and right across the street from a subway (28th street station) stop, there's no problem with logistics. The exhibits are really compelling. Though I love the historical ones on the first floor,... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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My first visit to The Museum at FIT was to see the current Daphne Guinness exhibit. I read about it online and as soon as I saw it was free, I made plans to see it. Who doesn't love a free exhibit? (Especially if you're a poor 20-something New Yorker like me!) I went on a Saturday afternoon and even... More

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Williamstown, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Anyone will love this museum. It is great for older children and teens. It is easy to find and located in a neighborhood with inexpensive restaurants and easy subway access. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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The Museum at FIT is perpetually on my must-see list whenever I visit NYC. The exhibits are carefully curated and it's wonderful to be able to see each piece up close. There are also accompanying videos that are well worth watching. But the most amazing thing is that the entire museum is always free to the public. It's an opportunity... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

It took me about 30 minutes but I found it interesting. I have seen a display of various bride gowns a few years back and this summer I saw old sports uniforms. My 10 year old nephew was bored but it was much cooler than outside so he stuck it out. I loved seeing how the ladies dressed. Baseball is... More

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Saddle River NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

I don't know why I haven't contributed this before, but as an alumna, and an adjunct, here I was finishing semester, and said, wow, I need to write this review. I must share this hidden treasure, located in the heart of Seventh Avenue. To say it has been a landmark forever, is an understatement, the curators do an excellent job... More

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Lugano
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2009
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