New-York Historical Society

About New-York Historical Society

The New York Historical (known as the New-York Historical Society until 2024) is an American history museum and library on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum. Admission varies — check the current price on the venue's website before visiting.

Location

170 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024

Nearby attractions

• SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

  SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

  Mirrored, immersive observation experience 1,100 feet above Grand Central Terminal.

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  Fort Greene Park

  A hilltop park crowned by the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument.

• Empire State Building

  Empire State Building

  1931 Art Deco skyscraper with observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors.

• One World Observatory

  One World Observatory

  Observatory on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Americas.

• Central Park

  Central Park

  843-acre landscaped park at the centre of Manhattan, opened in 1858.

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  Radio City Music Hall

  The 6,000-seat Art Deco theatre home to the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular.

Nearby restaurants

• Nathan's Famous

  Hot dogs · $ · Brooklyn

• Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitana

  Pizza · $ · Brooklyn

• Randazzo's Clam Bar

  Seafood · $$ · Brooklyn

• Defonte's Sandwich Shop

  Sandwiches · $ · Brooklyn

• Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

  Ice cream · $ · Brooklyn

• Win Son

  Taiwanese American · $$ · Brooklyn