New York Historical Society

Museum and museum exhibitions - the founding mission of new-york Historical's museum is to gather, preserve, and interpret materials related to american history through the lens of New York. It holds one of the world's greatest collections of Historical artifacts, american art, and other materials. The museum's collection comprise about 80,000 objects. Exhibitions, both permanent and rotating, in-house and traveling, enable the new-york Historical Society to interpret and showcase these materials to the broadest possible public. For more information, see schedule o.

Library - the patricia d. klingenstein library at the new-york Historical Society is one of the first independent research libraries in the united states. Its extensive collections, dating from the 16th century to the present, provide unique insights into the history of New York and the nation. For more information, see schedule o.

Educational and public programs - the new-york Historical Society informs and educates the public through its school programs, adult public programs, and website. For more information, see schedule o.

Other program servicesnew-york Historical has a museum store which sells merchandise primarily related to the Society's mission, current exhibitions or collection; offers space rentals to various organizations and individuals for special events; and receives royalties from publishers, web designers and individuals for the use of items in the collection.