The New York Historical

New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.

The Education Division at the New York Historical offers dynamic programming and curriculum resources for students and teachers across the country. Our educators use our collections to spark curiosity and creativity, promote cultural understanding, and foster an empowered, civic-minded citizenry. Programs include field trips, in-school programs, teacher professional development, and more. Our curriculum library provides K-12 teachers with free access to curated sets of classroom-ready materials, including primary sources, biographical sketches, videos, and more.