New-York Historical Society

The New-York Historical Society, located on Central Park West at 77th Street in Manhattan, is the oldest museum in New York City, founded in 1804. Its collections span more than 21 centuries of American history and culture, with particular depth in material relating to New York State and the broader story of the nation. The permanent galleries hold an extraordinary range of objects, from Tiffany lamps and Hudson River School paintings to documents and artefacts tracing the city's role in American political and social life.

The museum also houses the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, one of the foremost research libraries for American history in the country. Changing exhibitions regularly bring fresh perspectives to subjects including civil rights, immigration, and the history of democracy. Visitors to the New-York Historical Society encounter a collection that has been growing for more than two centuries, making it an essential destination for anyone seeking to understand how New York and the United States came to be what they are.