New-York Historical Society

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitions

Exhibitions that reveal history's influence on today.

DiMenna Children’s History Museum

DiMenna children’s History Museum

Bring your kids to
experience history as only a
child can.

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

Browse our collection of two million manuscripts, 500,000 photographs, 400,000 prints, and much more.

Public Programs

Extraordinary lectures, dynamic conversations and more.

Center for the Study of Women’s History

Explore the new groundbreaking Center for the Study of Women's History.

Education

Exciting programs and resources
make history come alive!

In the News

Exhibit highlights history, creators of comic superheroes

CBS This Morning, January 9, 2016

NYC-ARTS Choice: “Superheroes in Gotham”

NYC-Arts, January 7, 2016

New-York Historical Museum & Library offers holy addition to holiday exhibits

Catholic Herald, December 29, 2015

‘Superheroes in Gotham’ Review

The Wall Street Journal, December 16, 2015

Membership

Help Make History Matter — become a member and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Museum & Library Map

Virtual tour

Floor plan & visitor information

Download floor plan as PDF

Address

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024

Phone (212) 873-3400
TTY (212) 873-7489

Hours

Museum galleries and Museum store

Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - 10am-6pm

Friday - 10am-8pm

Sunday - 11am-5pm

Monday - CLOSED

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

Tuesday-Saturday - 10am–4:45pm

Sunday-Monday - CLOSED

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