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Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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4 Artworks from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City

February 12, 2021 – August 1, 2021

Made up of 130 works of art, The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City celebrates a multifaceted and dynamic New York from the 19th century...

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So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II

February 5, 2021 - September 5, 2021

Movie star and comedian Bob Hope achieved a lot during his decades-long career. But his work during World War II entertaining and lifting the spirits of troops holds a special...

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The Gift of Laughter

February 5 – September 5, 2021

A companion exhibition to So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II, The Gift of...

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Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection

November 27, 2020 – April 11, 2021

A magical wonderland awaits visitors with the return of this holiday tradition. Featuring toy trains, figurines, and miniature models from the renowned Jerni Collection, ...

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The Waldorf Astoria Lobby Clock

November 18, 2020 - Ongoing

Meet us at the clock! The great Waldorf Astoria clock is a legendary part of New York City lore and a meeting spot for generations of New Yorkers. Originally made for the 1893...

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Dreaming Together: New-York Historical Society and Asia Society Museum

October 23, 2020 - July 25, 2021

As part of the ...

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Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions: Creating the American Republic

February 28, 2020 – March 7, 2021

America has been singular among nations in fostering a vibrant culture of engagement with constitutional matters and the fundamental principles of government.

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Meet the Presidents and the Oval Office

Ongoing

A special permanent gallery on New-York Historical’s fourth floor features a detailed re-creation of the White House Oval Office, where presidents have exercised their powers,...

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Gallery of Tiffany Lamps

Ongoing

As the centerpiece of the transformed fourth floor, the Gallery of Tiffany Lamps features 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps from our spectacular collection, displayed...

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DiMenna Children’s History Museum

Temporarily closed

The DiMenna Children’s History Museum focuses on the life stories of a diverse selection of youngsters who lived in New York City from the late seventeenth through the...