New York Historical

The New York Historical (formerly the New-York Historical Society) is New York City’s first museum, established in 1804 and located along Central Park West between 76th and 77th Streets. This landmark institution is renowned for its rich collections of American art, historical artifacts, and documents, offering visitors an immersive journey through more than 400 years of the city’s and nation’s history. The museum features groundbreaking exhibitions on topics ranging from the Revolutionary War and the Civil War to pivotal moments in New York’s social and cultural development. Highlights include its world-class Hudson River School paintings, the largest collection of Tiffany lamps, and the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, one of the nation’s most important research libraries for American history.

With ongoing initiatives such as the Center for Women’s History, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the forthcoming American LGBTQ+ Museum in the new Tang Wing, the New York Historical continues to expand its role as a vital center for scholarship, education, and public engagement. The building itself, a designated New York City landmark, was recently renovated to enhance accessibility and public spaces, ensuring that this venerable institution remains at the heart of the city’s cultural life. 212.373.3400 nyhistory.org