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What Our Visitors Say
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A trip to New York isn’t complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society—a place where four centuries of American history come to life. See our exhibitions, interactive displays, orientation experience film, Civil Rights Gallery, urban archaeology cases, rare and monumental treasures and children’s history museum—the only one in the area. And shop for NYC mementos in our store.
Take advantage of our exhibition and educational resources with our guided and self-guided tours. Or go deeper into a topic with our cultural immersion experiences.
We strongly recommend that groups book their own tours in advance. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
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Testimonials
A good starting point for your visit to New York. It will help you understand the people and history of this amazing city.
- Phyllis Epstein, New York NY
…We were also absolutely blown away by the film which manages to convey more about New York and its history than one could imagine ever being crammed into 18 minutes.
- Carol Leimas, Co-chair for Tours, Women’s City Club of New York
The New-York Historical Society is one of my favorite museums because it is large enough to have a magnificent collection and splendid exhibits but small enough to offer an intimate experience for visitors. I see many opportunities for teachable moments every time I’m there and I look forward to returning with my classes.
- Steven S. Berizzi, Associate Professor, Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT
