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The New York Historical

Here is the easiest way in, plus the location details to help you get there.

ManhattanB/C to 81st St-Museum of Natural History; 1 to 79th St
The ruined gothic facade of the Roosevelt Island smallpox hospital against a blue sky

Find it

170 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024

Subway: B/C to 81st St-Museum of Natural History; 1 to 79th St

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Library card → Culture Pass

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    General admission to the museum and all exhibitions

    • NYC's oldest museum (founded 1804). Tiffany lamp collection is world-class. Free pay-what-you-wish on Fridays 6-8pm. Pair with AMNH across the street.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Special events, programs
Official site (opens in new tab)