Visit the Map Room in Manhattan's Municipal Building

Past Member Event

Visit the Map Room in Manhattan's Municipal Building

Tour Highlights:

  • View maps of New York City that date back hundreds of years and show the evolution of the Manhattan
  • Discover hidden bodies of water and more features, revealed by maps, that affect the landscape of the city today
  • Learn about the process of changing the official map of Manhattan with expert insight from the borough's official topographer

About the event:
Gain access to Manhattan's Map Room where you'll see highlights from the official collection that date back to the 1700s! As you examine maps of the city's streets, parks, bodies of water, and more, you'll learn how the evolution of Manhattan's landscape was influenced by forces both natural and man-made.

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How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 ticket to this event. Explorer level members ($30/month) or Superfan ($100/month) can reserve 2 tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member but would like to attend, it’s easy to upgrade your account here

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What if I need to cancel?

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