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New York Historical Society - 400 Years Of History

The New York Historical Society presents 400 years of New York City History through its permanent collection, special exhibits and film.

Highlights include the beautiful Tiffany Exhibit

Long term installation "Meet the Presidents" includes a replica of the Oval Office. You can sit behind the desk for your photo op

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible ramp and entrance at 2 W 77th Street near Central Park West.  Frederick Douglas greets you at the top of the ramp

New York Historical Society’s restrooms, galleries, gift shop, cafe and auditorium are all accessible.


GETTING THERE VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Closest accessible subway is the 1, 2 and 3 train station at 72nd Street and Broadway

Bus: M79 crosstown bus (stop at W 81st Street and Central Park West)

Other buses with nearby stops M7, M10, M11, M86 and M104

HOURS AND ADMISSION

Museum closed on Mondays

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 11 to 5

Friday 11 to 8 with pay what you wish hours from 6 to 8

Admission: Adult $22

Seniors, Educators, Active Miliary $17

Students $13

Children (5 to 13 years old) $6 

Children under 5 Free

Pay what you wish hours from 6pm to 8pm Fridays
MORE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE
New York Historical Society

NEARBY:

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park