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The New York Historical

Upper West Side

Founded in 1804 as New York's first museum, this Upper West Side institution explores American history through a distinctly local lens. Wander from Tiffany lamps to presidential artifacts in a more intimate setting than its famous neighbor across the street.

Rotating exhibitions
Tiffany lamp gallery
Social history focus
Family-friendly programming

Tips

πŸ’‘"one of the most inspiring exhibits" (The Wanderbug)
πŸ“š"connects local narratives to broader national events" (Wonderful Museums)
🎯don't miss the Gallery of Tiffany Lamps on the fourth floor

The New York Historical

170 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA

Upcoming at The New York Historical

Thursday, Jun 11
Lost New York

Lost New York

June 11

Step back into a New York that no longer exists. "Lost New York" resurrects vanished landmarks like the original Penn Station and river bathhouses through 90+ artifacts and first-hand accounts that make the city's ghosts feel startlingly alive.

The Castello Plan: Life in New Amsterdam

The Castello Plan: Life in New Amsterdam

June 11

Step back to 1660 through the Castello Plan, a rare map capturing New Amsterdam before the English arrived. Rare artifacts reveal the intertwined lives of Dutch settlers, Indigenous peoples, and enslaved Africans.

Catacombs by candlelight Tour

Catacombs by candlelight Tour

June 11 at 10am

Descend beneath one of New York's oldest churches into the only Catholic catacombs in the city. This candlelit tour winds through underground burial chambers where famous New Yorkers rest, revealing stories and spaces normally sealed off from the public.