The New York Historical

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170 Central Park W
New York, NY 10024
+1 (212) 873-3400
http://www.nyhistory.org
The New-York Historical Society is an educational institution that houses a museum and independent research library. The society presents exhibitions and public programs. Its library maintains a collection of more than 2 million manuscripts and over 400,000 photographs, as well as books, architectural drawings, newspapers, dining menus, maps and pamphlets. The New-York Historical Society also manages a store that offers books, posters, toys, pendants, cuff links and ties. The society manages an education department that learning opportunities and hosts adult and college groups. In addition, it provides paid internship options for high school and college students. The society s museum maintains nearly 60,000 objects and art works. The New-York Historical Society additionally offers a variety of public programs.

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4.0236 reviews
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Hunter S.
10/25/2025

I'm surprised at some of the mediocre reviews on this museum. Maybe they are looking for something flashier? I would also argue this is not a "large" museum as some say, though it has TONS to...

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Michelle L.
11/22/2025

What a gorgeous museum on the UWS near the park and The Museum of natural history. I was here for the Tiffany lamp exhibit. Really well done and beautiful. So many great examples. Each one was...

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Dana C.
7/6/2025

I visited today and really thought the building and exhibits were beautiful. It's a very classy spot. I visited each floor, perused the gift shop, and had lunch in the restaurant, Clara. The lunch...

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Dwayne W.
11/7/2025

What a treat across from Central Park westside. From the moment you enter actually the outside of the building tells you you must see inside. There are tiffany Lamps of all kinds upstairs and a...

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Sarah M.
12/29/2024

This museum has a wonderful permanent collection of Tiffany Lamps and other Tiffany Studios glass on the top floor that is well-worth checking out. The colorful glass and modern displays are very...

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