New York is—and has always been—a city of immigrants, with several waves of immigration to the city throughout its history. These days, there are around 3.2 million foreign-born New Yorkers in the city (the largest number in its history), and hundreds of different languages spoken across the five boroughs, according to the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
To see the ways in which immigrants have contributed to the fabric of the city—and to learn about the immigrant experience in New York City—pay a visit to these museums and cultural sites.
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