Very small, takes about 30 minutes to get through. Could have been put together so much better! :( Not a lot of info. Since it's in NYC, it would have been nice to have models of NYC skyscrapers and supertalls. Mostly just posters with information. They had a model of the twin towers of the WTC and it didn't even have the spire on the north tower! :(

The Skyscraper Museum is located in Battery Park, right across from the Museum of Jewish Heritage. While you might expect it to focus on New York, it actually highlights skyscrapers from around the world.The space is small, just one floor, so you’ll need to reserve a timed ticket in advance. Inside, you'll find models, images, and video footage that explore the design, structure, and construction process of some of the tallest buildings.Definitely worth a visit if you're into architecture, engineering, or urban planning.

Worth a visit if you are in area of The Battery. It is a small museum and they change their exhibits often. Their architecture and NYC building history bookstore is great. Some of the curation could be better - they seemed to pitching wood for skyscrapers and some could use refreshing. It was free admission the day we went. You need to get timed tickets (it's small).

This fascinating little museum is situated a stones throw from Battery Park so if you're visiting there, or are going to the nearby 9/11 memorial plaza, the Skyscraper Museum is worth a bit of your time as well. Though it's not big (well, it's just a single room) it's packed with fascinating facts and figures about skyscrapers all around the world, not just in New York. With models, photos and illustrations throughout, it tells the story of how buildings have evolved from the cathedrals and temples of yore, to the gigantic buildings of modern times, and even a fascinating section about the increased use of wood in modern buildings as an ecological solution to using concrete and steel. As my wife works in civil engineering this was a fascinating place for her, and the museum has a pretty cool shop if you want to pick up a skyscraper-related gift or two. Best of all, this is one of the (few) free attractions in New York, all the more reason to give it a try (though younger kids will probably find it a bit boring tbh).

I visited this museum on a guided tour and while very small it was extremely interesting. The exhibits are very reading intensive if not on a tour and they do change frequently so be sure to go see one that is interesting to you. Will probably not take more than 1 hour to go through and they often offer free admission.