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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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Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite

August 19, 2022 - January 15, 2023

One of the minds behind the "Black Is Beautiful" movement, Kwame Brathwaite has long deployed his photography as an agent of social change. This exploration of his work features 40 stunning studio portraits and behind-the-scenes images of Harlem's artistic community.

Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite

August 19, 2022 - January 15, 2023

One of the minds behind the "Black Is Beautiful" movement, Kwame Brathwaite has long deployed his photography as an agent of social change. This exploration of his work features 40 stunning studio portraits and behind-the-scenes images of Harlem's artistic community.

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Programs & Events

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Women's History Salons

Alida Livingston’s World: Women in New Netherland and Early New York

Featuring: Joy Bivins (keynote speaker)

Saturday, October 1, 1 – 6 pm

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Talks

The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People

Featuring: Walter Russell Mead, Malia K. Du Mont (moderator)

Monday, October 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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Tours

The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People

Featuring: Walter Russell Mead, Malia K. Du Mont (moderator)

Monday, October 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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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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Learn about the Center

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.