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New-York Historical Society

New-York Historical Society offers pay-what-you-wish admission on Friday. Pay-as-you-wish Friday evenings 5-8pm

Admission at a glance

New-York Historical Society admission summary
Admissionpay what you wish
When the offer appliesFriday
HoursFri 5-8pm
Tickets and restrictionsCulture Pass available through NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library for free anytime.
Address170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Official sitewww.nyhistory.org

Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-08-09

Next dates this offer applies

Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.

Now showing

  • Women & the American Revolution — through Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • Democracy Matters — through Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • New York Story — through Sunday, August 22, 2027

Current exhibitions on the official site

Make a visit of it

The Tiffany lamps collection is stunning and most people don't know it's here. The research library is one of the oldest in America. The DiMenna Children's History Museum downstairs is included and surprisingly engaging for adults too.

After: Celeste (restaurant, $$). amsterdam between 84th and 85th, 7 min walk. tiny italian with a wood-fired oven. cash only, always a line, under $20 for real neapolitan pizza. one of the best cheap meals on the uws.