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The New York Historical, Upper West Side
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The New York Historical

  • 4.5698 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Set in a stately, historic building on Central Park West, The New York Historical offers immersive exhibits tracing New York’s cultural and civic past. Expect curated art, archival collections, and quiet galleries ideal for reflective exploration and learning—perfect for history buffs and curious visitors.

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The New York Historical in short

When is The New York Historical open?

Mon closed; Tue 11 AM–5 PM; Wed 11 AM–3 PM; Thu 11 AM–5 PM; Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit The New York Historical?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The New York Historical indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The New York Historical cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The New York Historical?

170 Central Prk W,New York, NY 10024.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
11 AM–5 PM
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
11 AM–5 PM
friday
11 AM–8 PM
saturday
11 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 The New York Historical
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  3. 3 Levain Bakery · 9 min
  4. 4 Amorino Gelato · 10 min
  5. 5 The Dead Poet · 11 min
170 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024(opens the map)DirectionsTo Upper West SideCall+12128733400Websitenyhistory.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 698 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Upper West Side

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.