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About this organization
New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society is New York City's oldest museum and one of the nation's most distinguished independent research libraries. A $65 million renovation completed in 2011 introduced new galleries and a children's museum.
Hours
| Tue | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wed | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thu | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Fri | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Sat | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sun | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Audubon: National Treasures—Birds of Winter for The Birds of America (1827–38)
EXPIRED

Looking at these four watercolors you are enjoying an experience similar to that of John James Audubon’s (1785–1851) original subscribers to The Birds of America (1827-38). The watercolors are rotated on a quarterly basis to limit the potential damage caused by their exposure, ensuring that these national treasures are available to future generations.

Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete Flock
Ongoing
In celebration of the release of the book Audubon’s Aviary: The Original Watercolors for “The Birds of America” ...
WWII & NYC
Fri, Oct 05, 2012 - Mon, May 27, 2013
This exhibition explores the impact of the war on the metropolis, which was a center of both isolationist ...
The Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of ...
Ongoing
New York is little remembered for its role in the American Revolution, but it was an ...
New York: A Portrait of the City
Ongoing
A group of 22 paintings and two small sculptures offers visitors a chronological journey through highlights of the ...
The Dream Continues: Photographs of Martin Luther King Murals by ...
Ongoing
Continuing its commitment to recognizing the history of Civil Rights in this country, the New-York Historical Society will ...
