And quite frankly, we believe that the Historical Society also offers something for everyone who has even a passing interest in art or history. Though we highly recommend taking a tour because our guide gave us a wonderful perspective on what we saw, be advised that the Gallery Talks cover only specific sections of the museum, and as it turned out, we had already seen most of what our tour guide discussed while we waited for the tour to begin. Therefore, we advise that you find out what exhibits will be covered on the tour before exploring the museum on your own. What To See The main attractions to this museum change, so if you want to know what the museum is offering, call ahead. And if you are a fan of either watercolors or wildlife, be sure to see the collection of John James Audubon's watercolors.
Kids can open doors, shop in stores, and more to learn about what New York's past was like.
Those who are fascinated with New York history should consider a visit to the Museum of the City of New York , which is part of New York's Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, and which offers a look at New York's past through comprehensive exhibits, films and walking tours. When To Go While weekends tend to be busier than weekdays, we have not found crowds to be a problem on our visits to the Historical Society. You may, however, want to schedule your visit carefully if you plan to use the library, since the library is only open Wednesday through Friday. How To Get There To get to the Historical Society by subway, take the 1 or the 9 to 79th Street. Walk down Amsterdam Avenue until you reach 77th Street, then walk east towards Central Park until you come to the museum.