The New York Historical

1 hr

Looking for the best museums in NYC? Head to The New York Historical.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums

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Adult 13–64 years

$19.00$21.11

Child 4–12 yearsi

$13.30$14.78

Estimated total · $19.00

Overview

Ready to time-travel through NYC’s past? The New York Historical is the city’s first museum and still one of its coolest.

Explore 400+ years of American history with art, artifacts and interactive exhibits. Don’t miss the sparkling Tiffany Lamp Gallery, the iconic Audubon Birds of America Focus Gallery, a spot-on Oval Office replica and the fun, hands-on DiMenna Children’s History Museum.

Your pass also gets you two short films — New York Story, a fast-paced look at the city’s history, and We Rise, a powerful journey through women’s rights.

And yes, there’s a great restaurant and café for when you’re ready to refuel.

Location

170 Central Park West at 77th Street
10024 New York

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

James P.
Jan 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. worth blocking a half-day for.

Diego E.
May 2026
The pace worked well with kids. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Hanna W.
Mar 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Priya Y.
Apr 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, with straightforward entry.

Aria G.
Mar 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. with straightforward entry.

Nadia W.
Feb 2025
Well organized from start to finish. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Luca Q.
Jun 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Leo F.
Feb 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Plenty of time to explore afterward, — glad we prioritized it.

Nadia Q.
May 2026
We’d happily do this again. and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Nadia C.
May 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Oliver B.
Aug 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Hanna T.
Sep 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Sofia L.
Oct 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. we’d echo the hype online. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Zara D.
Apr 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Aria G.
Apr 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. — glad we prioritized it. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

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