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New-York Historical Society
New York’s first museum has been preserving the city’s story since 1804, pairing major exhibitions with a remarkable research library and collection. Its galleries explore more than four centuries of New York and American history through art, documents, and everyday objects.
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Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society
by New-York Historical Society
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Founded in 1804, the New-York Historical Society—now known as The New York Historical—is the oldest museum in New York City. Located on Central Park West in Manhattan, it has grown into a museum and library devoted to the history of New York and the United States.
Its collections include paintings, manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, and decorative arts, with strengths ranging from early American history to the city’s political, cultural, and social life. The institution is also known for exhibitions, public programs, and educational work that make history approachable for broad audiences.
Over time, it has expanded from a historical society into a major cultural center and research destination. Today, it continues to present the story of New York as something living and layered, connecting the city’s past with national history and contemporary public life.