The New York Historical
The New York Historical, Historical museum in Upper West Side, New York, US
The New York Historical Society Museum features a collection of artifacts, documents, and artwork spanning from the 1500s through contemporary American history.
Founded in 1804 by John Pintard, this institution moved to its current Central Park West location in 1908, becoming New York City's first established museum.
The museum preserves important documents, newspapers, maps, and historical objects that detail the evolution of New York from Dutch settlement to modern metropolis.
Located at 170 Central Park West, the museum includes the DiMenna Children's History Museum, research library, and exhibition spaces across multiple floors.
The building incorporates stained glass windows depicting Henry Hudson's arrival in New York and religious refugees linked to the Edict of Nantes revocation.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1804
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), New York, NY 10024 10024
Phone: +1(212)8733400
Website: http://nyhistory.org
GPS coordinates: 40.77917,-73.97417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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