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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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.
Time Out
"New York’s oldest museum, founded in 1804, was one of America’s first cultural and educational institutions."
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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."
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