Tour The “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” Filming Locations In NYC

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

In the film: Inspiration for lead character Jacob Kowalski’s Lower East Side apartment. In real life: The Lower East Side Tenement Museum used to house thousands of working class people. It is a representation of immigrant life in 19th- and early 20th-century. Location: 103 Orchard St. Photo by nycgo.com

Woolworth Building

In the film: The headquarters of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA). There’s a magical entrance to MACUSA which only witches and wizards can enter. In real life: The iconic Woolworth Building was the world’s tallest building upon its completion in 1913. With 57 stories and nearly 800 feet, the Woolworth Building remains one of the city’s tallest, most celebrated and recognizable skyscrapers. Location: 233 Broadway Photo by nycgo.com

Ellis Island

In the film: Wizard Newt Scamander from the United Kingdom passed the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on his way to New York City. In real life: Ellis Island is a historical landmark and home of National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can revisit the nation's earliest arrivals. Location: New York Harbor Photo by nycgo.com

New York County National Bank

In the film: This location inspired the film’s Steen National Bank, where viewers were first introduced to an adorable fantastic beast called a Niffler, as well as where Newt and American no-maj, Jacob Kowalski first met. In real life: The building was originally built in 1907. It is now a luxury home on the West Side of Manhattan. Location: 300 W 14th St Photo via Daytonian in Manhattan

New York Transit Museum’s City Hall Station Tours

In the film: The City Hall station serves as an exclusive landmark in the city. It is featured in the final thrilling scene of the movie. In real life: Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the old City Hall station is New York City’s first subway station. It was closed in 1945. Visitors can tour the landmark with the New York Transit Museum as they celebrate the City’s public transportation network. Location:Boerum Place & Schermerhorn St Photo by Black Paw Photo

124 Old Rabbit Club

In the film: The bar is served as an inspiration to the film’s Blind Pig pub, which is one of the few fully magical places in the film. Staffed by goblins and wizards, the pub is hidden off the streets to muggles (or "no-maj"). In real life: The location of the bar is not very easy to find, which makes it perfect as a wizard’s speakeasy. The skinny cellar pub features a long list of European beers and is accessed by pressing a buzzer. Location: 124 Macdougal St Photo by cityneversleeps.com