New York Historical Society

About this experience

Get the best of American history at this incredible museum and library, which houses the finest of American art, sculpture, drawings, textiles, and more! The new Center for Women's History is an intriguing look at the power of women in society, past and present.This American history museum and library is a treasure trove of historical artifacts. You'll feel like you're living the history while here.Peruse over 2,500 American portraits, genre scenes, and landscapes in the paintings section, plus sculptures dating back to the colonial period. The drawings have been here since 1816, making this the country’s earliest public drawing collection.George Washington's inaugural armchair and a chair from Marie Antoinette's private chambers at Versailles are just two of over 500 items in the vast furniture collection.In the textiles section, you'll see flags waved in every major conflict with an American presence between the Revolutionary War and World War II.The new is the country’s first permanent, public exhibition and educational center dedicated to women’s history. Learn how women came to exercise power and bring change to the US and the world, even before they could vote.

Highlights

• Witness a world of art including decorative arts, drawings, historical artifacts, paintings, sculpture and the Center for the Study of Women's History
• Let history capture your kids' imaginations at the DiMenna Children's History Museum, with a wide range of fun and engaging educational programs
• Explore the story of New York and America in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History

What's included

• Admission to all exhibitions

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. Ticketing counter
3. Your booking is confirmed. Final Ticket will be sent to you separately. Please present either mobile or printed Final Ticket for redemption.

What to expect

The National Museum of American History isn't just about dusty old relics! It's a vibrant tapestry of American culture, from captivating artwork to powerful stories of women's rights. Delve into the Center for Women's History, the nation's first permanent exhibition dedicated to their influence on society. Explore over 2,500 paintings, sculptures dating back to colonial times, and the country's earliest public collection of drawings, established in 1816. Imagine sitting in George Washington's inaugural armchair, or marvel at a chair from Marie Antoinette's chambers. The textiles section showcases flags flown throughout American history, whispering tales of past conflicts. Prepare to be inspired by the National Museum of American History – a journey through American innovation, creativity, and the stories that bind a nation.

Things to note

• Kids under 5 get in free.
• There are daily tours of the collections (free for ticket holders) at 13:00 and 14:30
• The use of flash, tripods, and selfie-sticks is prohibited in all areas of the museum
• Wheelchair accessible entrance at 2 West 77th Street. Wheelchairs available to visitors free of charge.

Terms & conditions

Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket desk. Note There are daily tours of the collections (free for ticket holders) at 14:00 and 15:30 The use of flash, tripods, and selfie-sticks is prohibited in all areas of the museum More Information:Age: 5 - 13