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.
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:Closed Now. Opens 11:00 AM
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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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.