New York City is home to some of the most well-known museums in the world: MoMA, the Met, the Whitney, and the Guggenheim. But let’s face it: an eighth viewing of Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” will not up her appreciation of it, and at this point, his favorite thing about the Gugg is (understandably) tearing down that winding ramp. Don’t fret! NYC also plays host to a slew of fun, under-the-radar museums that celebrate and champion our city. From fire trucks to skyscrapers to the homes of famous native sons, here are 12 off-the-beaten track museums that the whole family will enjoy.

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For the Pint-sized Anthropologist: National Museum of the American Indian

Located in lower Manhattan, the National Museum of the American Indian could get lost in the shuffle of other go-to destinations like the Statue of Liberty and the Staten Island Ferry. However, this Smithsonian…