For more than 200 years, the New-York Historical Society has been preserving and sharing the history of New York and the nation. We are home to the city’s first museum, one of the country’s premier independent research libraries, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the Center for Women’s History.
Our groundbreaking exhibitions delve into the past, exploring the rich political, cultural, and social history of the United States. Our collections comprise more than 1.6 million objects and artworks, and our robust program series features renowned guests connecting historical and contemporary issues, in addition to popular and classic films.
Our expansive education programs provide dynamic experiences and curriculum resources—like the Women and the American Story website—for more than 200,000 New York school children every year, plus professional development and training for teachers.