We are within walking distance from the Freedom Tower & 9/11 Memorial, The Oculus, and the Ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Find Directions below or on Google Maps.
Subway
4/5 to Bowling Green
Walk west along Battery Place.
1 to Rector Street
From Rector Street, walk south down Greenwich Street toward Battery Park; make a right on Battery Place and continue walking west.
R or W to Whitehall Street or Rector Street
From Whitehall, walk west along Battery Place. From Rector Street, walk south down Greenwich Street toward Battery Park; make a right on Battery Place and continue walking west.
Bus
M5, M15 to South Ferry
M20 to Battery Park City, stops in front of the Museum
M9 to West Thames
Downtown Connection Bus
This free bus service connects Battery Park City with the South Street Seaport, making stops at many important destinations from river to river—including a stop right in front of the Museum. Service is provided seven days a week in 10-minute intervals from 10am – 7:30pm.
Taxi
Taxis are available on Battery Place.
Citi Bike
A Citi Bike station is located one block away, at the intersection of West Street and 1st Place.
Ferry
Staten Island Ferry to South Ferry Terminal.
Driving
From the East Side
Take FDR Drive to the Battery Park City/Staten Island Ferry (Exit 1) and follow the signs to Battery Park. At the intersection of State Street, Battery Place, and Broadway, turn left on to Battery Place. You will go through a succession of stop signs as you head straight. The Museum is on your left, just past Robert Wagner Park.
From the West Side
The West Side Highway (also route 9A) turns into West Street. At the end of West Street, turn right onto Battery Place. The Museum is on your left, just past Robert Wagner Park.
From New Jersey
Take the Holland Tunnel to Route 9A, which turns into West Street. At the end of West Street, turn right onto Battery Place. The Museum is on your left, just past Robert Wagner Park.
Parking Information
Discounted parking is available at GGMC 50 Battery Place (8 2nd PL) parking garage. Present your parking ticket at the welcome desk for discount validation.