New York Historical Society

Educational and public programs - the new york historical provides numerous educational programs that benefit the general public, teachers, students and children. For more information, see schedule o.

Library - the patricia d. Klingenstein library at the new york historical 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. Collection strengths include: local history of new york city, new york state and the eastern seaboard; exploration and voyages; colonial history, the revolutionary war and early republic; mercantile history of new york and the expanding nation; american military and naval history; anglo-american slave trade and conditions of slavery in the united states; the civil war; religion and religious movements; new york city social services and charitable organizations; new york city architecture; portraiture and documentary photography; ephemera collections such as the bella c. Landauer collection of business and advertising art.

The new 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.