New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
9 expert reviews
“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.”
– Frommer'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."
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"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."
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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.

"New York’s oldest museum, founded in 1804, was one of America’s first cultural and educational institutions."
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"Oldest museum in New York City."

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"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."
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