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A tiny, quirky Williamsburg museum filled with New York City artifacts like subway tokens, Statue of Liberty souvenirs and old seltzer bottles. Kids enjoy spotting everyday objects from the city's past.
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| Saturday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
Weekends noon-6pm; closed major holidays
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Open Sat, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
See website for admission
Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM · Saturday: 12 PM–6 PM. Weekends noon-6pm; closed major holidays
370 Metropolitan Ave, 11211, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Yes. The City Reliquary is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The City Reliquary: cityreliquary.org, or call (718) 782-4842.
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