Happy Thanksgiving!

The Museum will close early at 3 pm on Wed, Nov 21. We will be closed on Thurs, Nov 22, and reopen on Fri, Nov 24 (10 am to 9 pm).

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Harry Potter: A History of Magic

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

Book tickets to the exhibition, reserve your spot for exciting programs, and journey to where magic and myth began!

DiMenna Children’s History Museum

DiMenna children’s History Museum

Bring your kids to
experience history as only a
child can.

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

Browse our collection of two million manuscripts, 500,000 photographs, 400,000 prints, and much more.

Public Programs

Public Programs

Extraordinary lectures, dynamic conversations and more.

The Citizenship Project

The Citizenship Project

What does it mean to become an American?

Education

Education

Exciting programs and resources
make history come alive!

In the news

In the news

Read about the New-York Historical Society in the news.

Membership

Membership

Help Make History Matter — become a member and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Museum & Library Map

Virtual tour

Floor plan & visitor information

Download floor plan as PDF

Address

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024

Phone (212) 873-3400
TTY (212) 873-7489

Hours

Special Museum Hours during Harry Potter: A History of Magic

Tuesday–Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm

Friday: 10 am – 9 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

Monday: Closed (please check the calendar for special open days)

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

Tuesday-Saturday - 10am–4:45pm

Sunday-Monday - CLOSED

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