New-York Historical Society

Category: Museum in New York

Address: 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, USA

Phone: +12128733400

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11AM–5PM

Thursday: 11AM–5PM

Friday: 11AM–8PM

Saturday: 11AM–5PM

Reviews

Annabelle Lamb

Sep 15, 2022

The Tiffany Lamp display was worth the visit alone. Take the guided tour. The guide explains that Tiffany shades named Dragonfly, Wisteria, and Poppy were designed by a woman named Driscoll, not by Tiffany. The other museum exhibits were most interesting too.

Mr Happy

Sep 13, 2022

Learning history is awesome

Mergatroyd Spivey

Sep 9, 2022

as a native new yorker I enjoyed the exhibits, but my encounter with one security person felt antithetical to the message the museum is attempting to convey. as I quietly observed an art work, this person brusquely approached from behind and asked for my ticket. I simply turned around, and there it was displayed on my chest in plain sight. I observed no one else treated in this manner. very disappointing.

S D

Sep 4, 2022

Though many of their exhibits are quite good, the general tone of the Museum is anti male, anti white, anti capitalist and anti European. It's a "cancel culture", woke dream come true. They do little to show contributions made to New York society by the generations of immigrants.. It's as though the Museum management were recent political science graduates of a university unwilling to see the big picture and placing things in perspective. Historically speaking, life has not been fair for many immigrants, disabled etc....but this Museum's self righteous management appear to be obsessed with race & gender. Why do most exhibits appear to have race or gender component to it?

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Questions & Answers

How much are one day tickets for seniors?

Janet Johnson | Sep 20, 2018
Ryan Ervin | Sep 20, 2018

Tickets for seniors are $16.

Is the museum open on Mondays?

phyllis topol | Sep 20, 2018
Anil Shah | Sep 20, 2018

No

How much is adult admission?

Elaine Toth | Sep 20, 2017
Diana Archer | Sep 20, 2017

$21, I believe :)

How long should adults budget in time to view just the Harry Potter exhibit?

Traci | Sep 20, 2019
Haze McCrary | Sep 20, 2019

An hour at least

What is featured today?

Miriam Gutfeld | Sep 20, 2018
Charles Abruzzo | Sep 20, 2018

Vietnam War exhibit.

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Can i view all exhibits with the price of admission?

Sheila McKenna | Sep 20, 2018
Sabrina Sor | Sep 20, 2018

Yes, with the ticket you can see all the exhibits.

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HOW MUCH ARE TICKET FOR DISABLED?

katherine ortiz | Sep 20, 2019
Jean Mumper | Sep 20, 2019

On Friday evenings.,after 6 pm, the fee is "pay what you wish or are able".

Are other exhibitions accessible with a ticket for Harry potter?

Anne K. | Sep 20, 2019
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2019

Yes - all other exhibitions are accessible with your Harry Potter ticket (which is actually a general admission ticket + a timed entry for Harry Potter).

Is a Harry Potter trivia game scheduled in the future? If so, can an 11 year old child join? Thank you for your attention, and would appreciate a response. Thanks again. Virginia Marinelli

Virginia Marinelli | Sep 20, 2019
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2019

Thanks for reaching out - unfortunately, our Harry Potter Family Trivia program already took place and we don't have another one in the works. However, there are many wonderful family programs related to the exhibition still to come, so check out our website for more info! https://harrypotter.nyhistory.org/family-events

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Are we allowed to take pictures ?

Natalie Rodriguez | Sep 20, 2018
Ralston Morris | Sep 20, 2018

Yes you can take pictures

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About how long would it take to see all the museum has to offer?

Nora Payan | Aug 22, 2022
Ethan Katz-Bassett | Aug 22, 2022

Ignoring the library's vast collection and just focusing on the museum, I'd say 6 hours

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open days and hours?

Ronald Rieder | Aug 20, 2022
New-York Historical Society | Aug 20, 2022

Hello! Hours are below: Monday – Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday – Thursday: 11 am – 5 pm Friday: 11 am – 8 pm Saturday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm

How much is a ticket for a senior

Sharon Parker | Jun 21, 2022
Maria Barrera | Jun 21, 2022

Seniors are $17. On Fridays, from 6pm to 8pm, it is pay-as-you-wish.

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How much is the ticket for disabled people

chinnah Mithrasekaran | Dec 23, 2021
LESTER MARTIN | Dec 23, 2021

There is no discount for disabled. Discounts cover seniors and students, and members.

Is the restaurant open for lunch on Sunday? Do I need to make a reservation?

Susan Morison | Dec 23, 2021
Yash Mehta | Dec 23, 2021

Yes it's open but it's better to make reservations as sometimes they don't let walk-ins

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is the superheroes of Gotham still going on and when did it end

Mike Parmelee | Nov 23, 2021
Marybeth Ihle | Nov 23, 2021

Superheroes in Gotham was on view at the New-York Historical Society from October 09, 2015 until February 21, 2016.

Are there any pay what you wish days? Also, are there educator discounts or senior citizen discounts.

jay rosen | Sep 19, 2021
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 19, 2021

Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6-8 pm on Fridays, and yes there are discounts for educators and senior citizens. Full details are available on nyhistory.org.

Does anyone know the background of the Flat Iron Building statues on the top floor? How did they get placed so high? The designs are very intriguing! Would love to know more about them!

Donna Plumlee | Sep 19, 2021
Horricka M Williams Wilson | Sep 19, 2021

Built by slave labor perhaps.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at the museum?

Virginia Stotz | Sep 19, 2020
Kai Vierstra | Sep 19, 2020

There's a restaurant AND a cafe, and they're both superb

How much are the tickets for adults and kids and is there any parking

Carlos Martins | Sep 19, 2020
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 19, 2020

Tickets for adults are $22; seniors, educators, and active military are $17; students $13; kids (5–13 years old) $6; and free for kids 4 and under. Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6-8 pm on Fridays. There is a limited amount of street parking on 77th Street, 76th Street, and Central Park West. Nearby parking garages can be found at: 203 W 77th Street, 207 W 76th Street, and 201 W 75th Street. All garages are between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.

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Are backpacks allowed inside

John Ludolph | Sep 20, 2019
Herbert K | Sep 20, 2019

You probably will have to check it.

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How long does it take to go through the museum?

Sriram | Sep 20, 2019
Sunshine NY | Sep 20, 2019

It's big, approximately, 1 hour to 2 hours or more.

Does the nyhs participate in reciprocal museum admission programs I

Rick Schwartz | Sep 20, 2019
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2019

Yes - N-YHS offers free admission to other NYC museum employees.

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I booked the wrong date. How do I cancel and rebook?

Marion Giambattista | Sep 20, 2019
Sunshine NY | Sep 20, 2019

Try to call them. They may fix it.

Can I do only donation at the entrance?

Cecilia JaramilloC. | Sep 20, 2019
Carol Koronec | Sep 20, 2019

Yes. If you like

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When is the Augusta Savage exhibit coming?

Lory Doolittle | Sep 20, 2019
Michelle D Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2019

I don't know, please look at their website for more information...

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Would really love to see the Harry Potter exhibit. I've always been a really big fan, and history buff of magic and all religions. Including ancient scientific history of alchemy, biology and chemistry. Is it still running? And, if so, how much?

Dean Lorenzo Tartaglia (DeanLorenzo888) | Sep 20, 2019
Michelle D Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2019

No, it's finished...it was really amazing...it was until the end of January...

Will be in NYC April 24-28. Will Audubon works be displayed?

Carl Bedell | Sep 20, 2019
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 20, 2019

Yes, Audubon works are on display throughout the year in the Birds of America gallery, featuring original watercolors, prints, and other Audubon-related items.

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When is Mort Gerberg's show opening?

Judith Gerberg | Sep 20, 2019
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2019

Feb 15.

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How much cost for kids

mary bender | Sep 20, 2019
Ines Aslan | Sep 20, 2019

Kids (5–13 years old) $6 Kids 4 and under FREE

What is the age for seniors. Also, does this museum have an extensive exhibition of the Statue of Liberty? Next, general admission plus one, is this mean two people?

AllenRowena Merriweather | Sep 20, 2019
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 20, 2019

The age for seniors is 65+. While there is not currently an exhibition on the Statue of Library on display, there is a model of the statue on view on the fourth floor as part of the permanent collection.

Is there a discount on the mission ticket for veterans?

Mary Gargiulo | Sep 20, 2019
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 20, 2019

While there is no specific admission price for veterans, there are discounts for active military, educators, seniors, students, and children.

Is there a place to store a carry on luggage since we will visit the museum directly from the airport?

Xiuman Zhu | Sep 20, 2019
Michelle D Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2019

Check everything and make sure there's no liquids inside the luggage.

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how do you listen to the audio tour on one iPhone? Do you need to bring ear plugs

carol tucker | Sep 20, 2019
Michelle D Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2019

I don't know, you must call the Museum and find out...never tried it!!

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Is this a pay what you wish museum venue?

Joanne Eisenberg | Sep 20, 2019
Marybeth Ihle | Sep 20, 2019

Pay-as-you-wish is offered on Friday evenings. Check the website for specific times.

Is there a place to store coats and bags?

Allison King | Sep 20, 2019
Christos Ioannidis | Sep 20, 2019

Yes, there is

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How long will the Tiffany Exhibit last

Greg Hughes | Sep 20, 2019
Jean Mumper | Sep 20, 2019

Check on their website or call. It is a magnificent exhibit - be sure to see it!

What is the price of admission?

Quentin Boyd | Sep 20, 2019
Michelle D. Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2019

I went with Groupon...it one price for two people 20.00...you must go it's amazing and if you've children bring them...it's a hands on experience....

How much are tickets for kids and adults

alison jenkins | Sep 20, 2018
Jean Mumper | Sep 20, 2018

On Friday evening anyone may attend and pay what they wish.

Are any of the pieces for sale ?

Wes Tuck | Sep 20, 2018
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2018

The objects in the New-York Historical Society collection are not for sale.

Is there any displays coming featuring J.P Morgan family archives heirlooms etc?

Wes Tuck | Sep 20, 2018
New-York Historical Society | Sep 20, 2018

There are no plans for an exhibition or displays related to J.P. Morgan at the New-York Historical Society. On display on our fourth floor, however, we do have a "two-handled cup and cover on stand" that is part of a legacy left by J. P. Morgan to members of his Corsair Dining Club.

Is there a magic show for kids

Herb Henkel | Sep 20, 2018
Ralston Morris | Sep 20, 2018

Arts and crafts area downstairs

Is there an exhibit about history of NYC public art ?....thought I heard about it on WNYC

Geoff Rawling | Sep 20, 2018
Michelle D. Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2018

Yes, it's at NY Historical Museum right across from The Museum of Natural History...it's great!!!

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How do I find the history of 47 West 53rd Street building?

Joanne Cincotta | Sep 20, 2018
Michelle D. Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2018

You can also go to do research on 34th Street and Madison Avenue there's a Research Center there in Manhattan, NYC.

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When is the membership month starting?

sanjit ghosh | Sep 20, 2018
Hasan Ashour | Sep 20, 2018

Check there website or call them

How can I get membership?

sanjit ghosh | Sep 20, 2018
Michelle D. Gonzalez | Sep 20, 2018

Go to the website or you can visit the museum and become a member.

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Is the Society accepting contributions from Beneficiary & Heir of the Morgan , Dupont Freeman Reid Hunt Ford & Scott estates? Rogers Hunt & Ford Families of Cleveland County NC. Ann Ruth Hunt Browner.? Find out who?

Wes Tuck | Sep 20, 2018
Hasan Ashour | Sep 20, 2018

Check there website or call them

What exhibits are being shown noiw

Theresa Saddler | Sep 20, 2018
Hasan Ashour | Sep 20, 2018

Check there website

do you have any paintings in your collection by william martin shettle and if so how many do you have?? thank you

william shettle | Sep 20, 2018
Hasan Ashour | Sep 20, 2018

Ask them through their website or call them

I found a book from 1902 and it is the current history and modern culture of the world's progress and it is made by current history company in Boston and New York in October 1902 are any collectors interested

Robert Pizzola | Sep 20, 2018
Ralston Morris | Sep 20, 2018

Yes

When is the pay as you wish time?

Roberta Mollot | Sep 20, 2018
Diana Archer | Sep 20, 2018

Last time I checked, it was 6-8 PM on Fridays :)

What restaurants are nearby and recommended?

Pat Drew | Sep 20, 2018
Ray Yang | Sep 20, 2018

There's a restaurant inside the museum that's pretty good

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Is there a restaurant there?

Pat Drew | Sep 20, 2018
Joshua Gat | Sep 20, 2018

Yes.

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