Upper West Side / Manhattan / pay what you wish
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
| Admission | pay what you wish |
|---|---|
| When the offer applies | Friday |
| Hours | Fri 5-8pm |
| Tickets and restrictions | Culture Pass available through NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library for free anytime. |
| Address | 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 |
| Official site | www.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
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.