New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
History Museum, Museum, and Library
Upper West Side, New York
"Superhero exhibit sandals than I thought."(2 Tips)
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This is a great museum. Cool range of exhibitions and talks. Also great cafe and restaurant. Plus the location is perfect for a true Manhattan experience.
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Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013With a massive permanent collection, constant stream of exhibitions, dense library, and a myriad of public programs, the NYHS is invaluable to anyone interested in the history and culture of NYC.
Allison KasicApril 23, 2017Don't miss the movie in the theater that runs every half hour. It's a really good short history of the city.
Tiffany SJuly 26, 2014This museum is a gem! Don't miss the series of Thomas Cole paintings, Course of an Empire, tucked away on the 4th fl. surprisingly tech savvy with interactive displays + a great 18 min movie about NY!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 5, 2022The more I see in NYC, the more I champion smaller museums. They tend to be more thoughtful & easier to navigate. The NYHS is a real hidden gem.Their ever changing exhibits are well-organized & unique
caroline sistareNovember 29, 2015So many fun artifacts and good information. Even with the main exhibit temporarily closed, the front hall and the movie alone are worth admission. The train exhibit is perfect for the holidays!
Yifei YanMarch 2, 2013Make sure you watch the 18-min movie New York Story on the first floor before you leave. BEST short movie about the city I've seen ever!!!
Time Out New YorkJune 28, 2013The city’s oldest museum has an archive of more than 1.6 million pieces of art, including Hudson River School paintings and the entire collection of John James Audubon’s Birds of America watercolors. Read more
Bill O'LearyApril 26, 2015There is not a whole lot here, exhibit-wise, as the main collection is currently closed. The lectures though are great. Also there is a bar and restaurant which is open even when the museum is closed
Little New Yorkers is a super cute program for 3-6 year olds with stories, singing, and activities (like crafts!). It's on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3:30pm in the DiMenna Children's History Museum.
Amazing museum great changing exhibits with a great focus. Usually touches on New York History with any of the subjects. .
Chris R (thechristophe)December 20, 2015A smaller museum, has some great exhibits housed in a beautiful building. Worth a visit. Lovely restaurant attached.
Trae FJanuary 4, 2015The short film in the theater is wonderful. It's educational, emotional, and inspiring.
Tarik HartSeptember 22, 2014There's an 18 minute movie on the history of New York that plays every half-hour. Don't miss it. We watched it twice, once on the way in and then again on the way out.- Han YuApril 9, 2014Audubon’s Aviary: Parts Unknown, until 5/26. "Most of the watercolors in Parts Unknown depict water birds, many of which are among Audubon’s most spectacular and largest birds."
The Ritz-CarltonJuly 26, 2012Founded in 1804, this is New York’s first museum – covering 4 centuries of American history, including a children’s museum & library, perfect for the traveling family.
The museum store has a well-curated selection of trinkets that change along with the exhibits. Great for gifts.- Enjoy lunch or dinner at Caffè Storico in the New-York Historical Society! Delicious cicchetti (small plates) by STARR Restaurants.
LukeAugust 14, 2016Great collection and curation, but while sections and floors are often closed. Be sure to ask
IWalked Audio ToursNovember 25, 2011Founded in 1804, the museum contains over 60K items (40K of which are on permanent display). Entire collection may be viewed on eMuseum website online. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more Read more
Julia Lord NickleNovember 6, 2014Beautiful space with unique exhibits. Check out the bar in the evening!
HashtagNYUJanuary 5, 2016Come back often for their awesome exhibitions, and for free with your NYU Card.- Audubon SocietyJuly 25, 2011In spring 2013, the Society will create an unprecedented display of all 474 original watercolors from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America." For now, check out a rotating display of his work.
They have a lot of great events here, usually when an author is on a book tour.
Across the street from the American Museum of Natural History. I can spend an entire day at both museums.- HankJanuary 10, 2016Superhero exhibit sandals than I thought. Multimedia of NY history very good. A bit pricy at $20
Anya SacharowDecember 14, 2013The Dimenna children's history museum at NYHS great spot for a kid's party... Scavenger hunt, art projects ....
Best exhibit is 'A History of New York in 101 Objects'... A small room with small objects that tell you a big story.
New VictoryMarch 1, 2012The new renovation looks great; make sure to head downstairs to the hands on DiMenna Children's Museum area.
Homewood SuitesNovember 21, 2011The New York Historical Society Museum & Library is in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade path. Tune in and catch the Lewis the Duck "On the Roll Again" Homewood Suites by Hilton parade float.
STARR RestaurantsApril 24, 2012Dine at Caffe Storico for lunch, dinner or brunch on the weekends! Museum admission is not required.
Nicole SerratoreJune 6, 2015Al Hirschfeld exhibit offers a unique look at theater and film through illustration from last 80 years.
MetroFocusJanuary 18, 2012Founded in 1804, this museum contains over 60,000 items. Pay what you wish Fridays from 6 – 8 p.m. Learn about other museum discounts in NYC on MetroFocus Read more
Mike BloombergFebruary 16, 2012On 11/9/11, I spoke at the grand re-opening of the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library following its three-year renovation.
Jahmila VincentMarch 5, 2013Thomas Cole Course of Empire is amazing. My favorite, "The Consumption of Empire".
Wow - this could be my new go-to for client lunches. Just great! Nice work, NY Historical Society!
Carmen Evangelista SuazoFebruary 5, 2012New York historical is great family place. Staff are friendly and very amiable
Ted BarnettMay 5, 2018Random exhibits, confusing layout, over-priced. Skip it and go to the Museum of the City of New York.
Raza RamFebruary 6, 2014The Armory Show was a treat. Duchamp Nude Descending Staircase pleasant surprise!
Shari Marie RApril 10, 2012Computer pillars in front lobby are Bloomberg sponsored. 1st museum in NYC dedicated to history. Show your support and visit<go>
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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park W (at W 77th St)
New York, NY 10024
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New York, NY 10024
United States
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"Quaint little museum for some history lessons. 30 - 45 minute experience at most. A good destination to get out of the more dense parts of Manhattan."
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"Wonderful hidden gem of a museum. Can spend a solid day here with kids of all ages."
Jon Pressman - 9.0
"Went on the "hard times"-tour. It was very interesting and our tour guide, Tony, was excellent."
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