14 museums in Financial District

Best Museums in Financial District (2026)

Top-rated museums in Financial District, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Financial District is home to 14 rated museums. The Stranger's Project leads the list with a 5.0-star rating across 70 reviews. Prices range from $$$$ to $$$$.

The Stranger's Project

I've been asking that question since 2009 and have received more than 100,000 hand-written, true, and anonymous answers. Whether about love or loss, joy or fear, what they all have in common is an honest voice of the human experience.

★ 5.070 reviewsIndoor185 Greenwich St LL3110, New York, NY 10006

“Current Exhibit @ WTC Oculus. Free to visit, and donations are always appreciated to help keep the space going. Valentine's pop-up available between 12–6 on Saturday, February 14 with a creative station in the back where you can make valentines. No art skills needed.”

A.A. Thomson & Co., South Street Seaport Museum

★ 5.04 reviewsIndoor213 Water St, New York, NY 10038

Tall Ship Wavertree, South Street Seaport Museum

Wavertree was built at Southampton, England in 1885. From 1885 to 1910, Wavertree circumnavigated the globe at least three times carrying bulk cargoes to distant ports.

★ 4.746 reviewsIndoor89 South St, New York, NY 10038

“On August 11, 1970, she arrived in New York in a parade of fireboats, tugs, and ferries, with helicopters hovering overhead. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1978.”

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Visit the rooms where General George Washington bid farewell to his officers, where John Jay negotiated treaties with foreign nations, and more. One of TimeOut New York's 40 best museums in NYC.

★ 4.7123 reviewsIndoor54 Pearl St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10004

“The Museum has exciting, hands-on opportunities for students of all ages that will bring the Revolution to life! Make a reservation or request more information. Group Tours and School Programs available. Private Events offered.”

Local Projects

We are an experience design studio and we bring language to life.

★ 4.79 reviewsIndoor123 William St Suite 801, New York, NY 10038

Mural Project

Mural Project is a activities in Financial District described by visitors as outdoor-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.639 reviewsIndoorTwo World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007

Federal Hall National Memorial

Here on Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury.

★ 4.52,545 reviewsIndoor26 Wall St, New York, NY 10005

“Mailing Address: 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005. Phone: 212 825-6990”

Pier 16

Pier 16 is a activities in Financial District described by visitors as outdoor-focused, premium. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.51,667 reviews$$$$IndoorPECK SLIP, NY 10038

Mercer Labs

★ 4.00Indoor21 Dey St, New York, NY 10007

Museum of Public Relations

★ 3.97 reviewsIndoor120 Wall St, New York, NY 10005

“85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004, (212) 943-9439”

MOAT (Musem of Art and Technology)

Mercer Labs transforms the museum experience across 36,000 sq ft with 15 experimental exhibition spaces, interactive encounters, and immersive installations. Led by artists, this Experimental Institution redefines the relationship between art and technology, fostering collaboration and innovation through curated programs.

★ 3.881 reviewsIndoor21 Dey St, New York, NY 10007

“Last entry today: 6:45 PM. Subject to change. Contact us for updates. No School? No Problem! Bring the kids and save 50% on Child Tickets this week only. Use code SCHOOLSOUT at checkout. Ends 2/22. Monkey King Plush available as an in-store add-on with ticket purchase.”

The Gingerbread City®

The Museum of Architecture is a UK-based charity dedicated to better engaging the public with architecture and inspiring people to think about and get involved in the way places are created and how we live, work and play in them.

★ 3.511 reviewsIndoor19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038

“Reserve your tickets to the Gingerbread City at the Seaport Nov. 18 - Jan. 7 Before they sell out.”

Experience The Times of Bill Cunningham

Experience The Times of Bill Cunningham is a activities in Financial District described by visitors as an activity venue. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 2.715 reviewsIndoor26 Fulton St, New York, NY 10006

Archaicist

0Indoor65 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

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The Stranger's Project is one of the highest rated museum activities in Financial District, with a 5.0-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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