The New-York Historical Society has secured a lead donor for its forthcoming new wing dedicated to American democracy—and is simplifying its name to become the New York Historical. The museum, founded ...

The New-York Historical Society explores the relationships between New Yorkers and their pets. By Morgan Malget This article is part of the Fine Arts & Exhibits special section on the art world ...

Deep in the bowels of Penn Station, there’s a small sign that reads “Penn RR Trains,” its red arrow forever pointing passengers towards trains that no longer run for a station that once was. It’s a ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Historical Society will debut a major exhibition this fall, “The New York Sari,” exploring the history and cultural significance of one of the world’s oldest garments and ...

See endearing photos and paintings of New Yorkers and their beloved pets, documents, memorabilia, and clips from film and television that show the evolution of pets in the city from the times of the ...

Wendy Ikemoto will become the new vice president and chief curator of the New-York Historical Society. (photo by Jeenah Moon, all images courtesy New York Historical Society) Already a member? Sign in ...

Wendy Nalani E. Ikemoto, chief curator of the New-York Historical Society, aims to interpret, contextualize and activate art “in a way that is relevant to today.” By Ellen Rosen This article is part ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A new exhibit in New York City is profiling members of the LGBTQ+ community who lost their lives due to discrimination. The New York Historical Society has a new display honoring ...

Before Manhattan was the bustling, skyscraper-filled metropolis we know today—before it was even a British colony—it was a Dutch settlement. To mark the 400th anniversary of this settlement, The ...

As evidenced by Gordon Parks' A Woman and Her Dog in the Harlem Section (1943), New York pets had evolved from hunting assistants to companions by the 20th century. New-York Historical Society Over ...