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New York Historical Society


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170 Central Park West at 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
United States

(??.? miles from you)

Visit Web Site info@nyhistory.org

Call: 212-873-3400


New York Historical Society


(??.? miles from you)

170 Central Park West at 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
United States


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Quirky Fun

Night Time Fun

Authentic Local Experience

Good Value

Relaxing


Why You Should Go...

Explore. Shop. Taste.

A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only children’s history museum in

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

New York Story

A panoramic film experience charts New York’s rise from a remote outpost to a city at the center of the world. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. 18 minutes

FAMILY FUN!

The past comes to life for visitors of all ages in our DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Families meet soldiers, spies, musicians, leaders, and craftspeople from the past portrayed by Living Historians from the present.

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Why You Should Go...

Explore. Shop. Taste.

A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only children’s history museum in the area. A smart, offbeat gem of a museum experience, New York Historical is right across the street from the wonders of Central Park and can be explored in an hour or two. Our groundbreaking exhibitions and collections will open new worlds.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

New York Story

A panoramic film experience charts New York’s rise from a remote outpost to a city at the center of the world. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. 18 minutes

FAMILY FUN!

The past comes to life for visitors of all ages in our DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Families meet soldiers, spies, musicians, leaders, and craftspeople from the past portrayed by Living Historians from the present.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round; Closed on: Monday

Hours: Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM

11:00am - 5:00pm

Closed

11:00am - 5:00pm

11:00am - 5:00pm

11:00am - 5:00pm

11:00am - 8:00pm

11:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals

Available: Audio Tour, Self-Guided Tour

Extra Fun...

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Best selfie spots:

Replica of the Oval Office – sit behind the president’s desk

Bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln

Surrounded by toy trains in our Holiday Express exhibition

Post your images to social media feed!

Fun Facts

Did you know that Santa Claus was created in NYC? Find out all about it in Knickerbocker Santa: Celebrating 200 years of A Visit from St. Nicholas.  

The gorgeous Tiffany lamps on the fourth floor were designed by a woman. Discover all about Clara Driscoll on the fourth floor.

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Why You Should Go...

Explore. Shop. Taste.

A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only children’s history museum in the area. A smart, offbeat gem of a museum experience, New York Historical is right across the street from the wonders of Central Park and can be explored in an hour or two. Our groundbreaking exhibitions and collections will open new worlds.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

New York Story

A panoramic film experience charts New York’s rise from a remote outpost to a city at the center of the world. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. 18 minutes

FAMILY FUN!

The past comes to life for visitors of all ages in our DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Families meet soldiers, spies, musicians, leaders, and craftspeople from the past portrayed by Living Historians from the present.

More...

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round; Closed on: Monday

Hours: Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM 11:00am - 5:00pm
Closed
11:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - 8:00pm
11:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals

Available: Audio Tour, Self-Guided Tour

How You Can Follow...

EXTRA FUN

Insider Info

Best selfie spots:

Replica of the Oval Office – sit behind the president’s desk

Bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln

Surrounded by toy trains in our Holiday Express exhibition

Post your images to social media feed!

Fun Facts

Did you know that Santa Claus was created in NYC? Find out all about it in Knickerbocker Santa: Celebrating 200 years of A Visit from St. Nicholas.  

The gorgeous Tiffany lamps on the fourth floor were designed by a woman. Discover all about Clara Driscoll on the fourth floor.

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