The Skyscraper Museum

This museum was very informative. Not far from One World Trade Center, it has many photos, structural drawings, and models of famous and notable skyscrapers from all over the world.
A surprisingly thorough and easy to read exhibit about the history of concrete in construction was the best part for me, along with the architectural models and displays about the tallest skyscrapers in the world! Definitely worth a visit.

I can only give it a 2. :( I visited yesterday, 10/11/2025 at noon. The young man who checked me in was very nice and helpful. The museum itself is just 1 gallery with just a couple of exhibits ---- mainly framed posters with information. There are a couple of models of skyscrapers (the twin towers didn't even have the spire!)
I went to this museum years ago and it was much better (still small but better).
I wish I lived in Manhattan! I would volunteer to create some amazing exhibits and clear up the space by the administration offices and use that for exhibits or interactive exhibits instead of empty boxes and rubbish.
I wish, more than anything, that there would have been more about Manhattan skyscrapers, including all the new SuperTalls!
Oh, and gift shop? Ugh. Need more variety!
I want to work here in an administrative capacity to make this museum amazing! I adore architecture and NYC buildings!

Small museum but worth visiting if you are architecture or skyscraper geek. A lot of informations displayed across one floor with models of some of the most iconic buildings in the world. It is admission free museum! You can buy something at the gift store. Check it out!

Very cool place to visit. It is a small museum but looks are deceiving. The mirrored ceilings give it the illusion of being a 2-story venue. It is packed full of information to read and lots of photos and mock ups. The bookstore/ gift shop is well stocked with great reads. A little off the beaten path so to speak but worth the visit!

I’m glad I had stopped here to get a peek while exploring the financial district. The museum itself was quite small, however there were much more information than I thought by looking at the museum’s size. Impressive. Very informative and detailed explanations of the history of skyscrapers throughout the world, plus it’s free to visit this museum. Friendly staff, clean place, and has restrooms. Overall, I had a great experience here and would recommend to anyone who’s visiting the area.