New-York Historical Society
7.7Friend Score / 10#10 of 11 Museums in New York City
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Known forhistoryunderratedUpper West SideAmerican art
New York City's oldest museum, with a rich collection of American history artifacts, Hudson River School paintings, Tiffany lamps, and a strong research library. The DiMenna Children's History Museum in the lower level makes it genuinely family-friendly, and rotating exhibitions on American political and social history are often excellent. It sits directly across from the American Museum of Natural History and is frequently overlooked, making it a calm, rewarding alternative.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.7/10- Value8.0
- iconic6.0
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level3.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility9.0
Nearby in Ask New York City
- American Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum0.22 km · 3 min walk
- Central ParkPark0.82 km · 10 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseum0.9 km · 11 min walk
- Bemelmans BarBar1.06 km · 13 min walk
- The Frick CollectionMuseum1.07 km · 13 min walk
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