The City Reliquary

370 Metropolitan Ave, New York, New York 11211 USA

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Opens Thu 12p

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“community museum and civic organization”

The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization. Through permanent display of New York City artifacts, rotating exhibits of community collections, and annual cultural events, The City Reliquary connects visitors to both the past and present of New York.

Reviewed by
Mike S.

February 09, 2017

When you consider how the City Reliquary had its start in the founder Dave Herman's nearby Williamsburg apartment as a window display of found artifacts from around NYC which years later moved to... Read more

Reviewed by
Hunter S.

June 12, 2021

Four stars for creativity, obscurity, and supporting their community. This is a tiny museum, I think it might be closer to someone's personal collection, but it's kitschy and fun, and... Read more

Reviewed by
Ed U.

February 16, 2019

OK, I admit it. I don't get the appeal of this tribute to the Hoarders TV series. Oh wait, this isn't a museum about compulsive hoarding disorder? For the hardcore New York City trivialist, here... Read more

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