The New York Historical
The New York Historical, New York’s first museum, is a premier cultural institution preserving more than 400 years of American history through an extensive coll
Company facts
- Founded
- 1804
- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The New York Historical, New York’s first museum, is a premier cultural institution preserving more than 400 years of American history through an extensive collection of art, documents, and artifacts. It offers innovative exhibitions and a nationwide educational program suite for teachers and students, fostering deep engagement with the nation’s past. The museum also houses specialized research and public‑engagement centers—including the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, Center for Women’s History, Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the forthcoming American LGBTQ+ Museum—providing scholars, journalists, and the public with resources to explore and shape the United States’ democratic heritage.