GOSSIP GIRL 2.0 VIBES - did you know the Museum of the City of New York was used as the exterior of Constance Billard School for Girls in the Gossip Girl reboot (2021)? But this is not a post to talk about the series locations - it’s a post to celebrate the @museumofcityny It took me years, but I finally visited it last weekend, and let me tell you: I think every person living here should visit - and if you are a NYC lover, you should also visit. This institution was founded in 1983 and it’s dedicated to chronicling the rich and evolving history of New York City. Some highlights: - You are here - probably my favorite part of the visit. An immersive film experience that uses a rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens. The dialogues and scenes from dozens of movies are used to translate that NYC feeling and what it means to live here. FASCINATING! - Activist New York - this exhibition focuses on of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation. - The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light - this dollhouse is one of the museum’s highlights - and it features furnishings handcrafted over nearly two decades by Carrie Stettheimer. The details are so impressive! Museum of the City of New York opens every day - and if you are a NY resident, you can pay as you wish (otherwise, tickets are $23). #museumofthecityofnewyork #newyorkcitylife #nycbucketlist #nycmuseums