'Friends' Apartment, Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey using Central Park rowboats in 'Enchanted,' Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' Getty (3); Courtesy Everett Collection (2) New York City — a place of both grit and vibrant energy, and home to more than 8 million people — is widely considered one of the greatest cities in the world.
Its rich history and culture have also provided the backdrop for some of the most memorable moments in film and television. From classics like Taxi Driver and When Harry Met Sally… to more recent titles like Love Story, Highest 2 Lowest and Is This Thing On?, many productions have been shot at notable locations throughout the city, making New York a character in its own right.
This list won’t include every movie or TV series filmed at each site (because then you’d probably never stop reading), but instead highlights one title where the location left a big impression. Read on to see what made the cut, listed alphabetically, with filming locations provided for each entry. Use it to plan your next trip to the Big Apple — or simply to play tourist for a day. (This story first published on Dec. 26 and has been updated to include new items.)
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American Museum of Natural History
Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection (2) Location:
200 Central Park W New York, NY 10024
On the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the American Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum housing more than 30 million specimens and objects. Its most recognizable exhibits are the Blue Whale model and the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the latter of which inspired the dinosaur in the Night at the Museum movies starring Ben Stiller. In the films, the dinosaur — nicknamed “Rexy”— comes to life at night. While the scenes with Rexy were filmed on a soundstage, the exterior shots of the museum were filmed on location.
