Because History Matters

About the New-York Historical Society

Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum.

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Current Exhibitions

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The Art of Winold Reiss: An Immigrant Modernist

July 1, 2022 - October 9, 2022

An expert in the fields of painting, drawing, graphic design, interior design, and the decorative arts, Winold Reiss brought a European modernist sensibility to the American public via visual culture embedded in daily life.

The Art of Winold Reiss: An Immigrant Modernist

July 1, 2022 - October 9, 2022

An expert in the fields of painting, drawing, graphic design, interior design, and the decorative arts, Winold Reiss brought a European modernist sensibility to the American public via visual culture embedded in daily life.

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Programs & Events

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Women's History Salons

Center for Women's History

The first of its kind in the nation within the walls of a major museum, our Center for Women's History unearths the lives and legacies of women who have shaped and continue to shape the American experience.

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Learn about the Center

Center for Women's History

The first of its kind in the nation within the walls of a major museum, our Center for Women's History unearths the lives and legacies of women who have shaped and continue to shape the American experience.

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A young child faces away from the camera and reaches up to look at books in the barbara K. Lipman Library

DiMenna Children’s History Museum

A permanent space for history detectives of all ages!

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Blogs

Dive into New-York Historical's blogs and discover fascinating interviews, behind-the-scenes stories about our exhibitions, and rare treasures from our collections.