Experts' Choice Award New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
10 expert reviews
“Founded in 1804, New York’s oldest museum provides a comprehensive look at the city’s rich history and heritage, exhibiting an extensive collection of documentary and portrait photography as well as artifacts, paintings, and sculpture.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "A contemporary glass facade, sleek technology and interactivity, a new children's museum, restaurant, and inventive exhibitions that showcase the museum's eclectic collections and voice." Full review
Lonely Planet "As the antiquated hyphenated name implies, the Historical Society is the city’s oldest museum, founded in 1804 to preserve the city’s historical and cultural artifacts." Full review
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In the lobby, be sure to look up: the ceiling mural from Keith Haring’s 1986 ‘Pop Shop’ hangs above the admissions desk.
Time Out "New York’s oldest museum, founded in 1804, was one of America’s first cultural and educational institutions." Full review
Not For Tourists "Oldest museum in New York City."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"It may be New York's oldest museum, but curators at the historical society approach its rich trove of material with a keenly modern eye." Full review
Where "This cultural institution features more than 60,000 objects and works of art focused on the history of New York. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "This Manhattan museum houses one of the largest collections of Spanish art and manuscripts outside of Spain. " Full review
Frommer's "Launched in 1804, the New-York Historical Society is a major repository of American history, culture, and art, with a special focus on New York and its broader cultural significance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "New-York Historical Society is the city’s oldest museum. Visitors and locals learn more about the history of both the city and our nation as they stroll the venue."
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Don’t miss the fascinating Frederick Douglass exhibit, the Center for Women's History, or the iconic Waldorf Astoria lobby clock, which dates back to 1893.
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