New York Historical Museum
Museum and historical society preserving New York history
On Central Park West, the New‑York Historical Society presents exhibitions on New York and American history, period rooms and a portrait collection. Visitors come for rotating exhibits, early American objects and family programs near the American Museum of Natural History.
New York Historical at a Glance#
How to Get to New York Historical#
If referring to the New-York Historical Society on the Upper West Side, it is at 170 Central Park West, a short walk from the 81st Street-Museum of Natural History subway stop (B,C lines). Otherwise, confirm the specific institution by name.
Tips for Visiting New York Historical#
- If this refers to a museum in New York City, confirm the exact institution name - many 'New York Historical' entries overlap with institutions like the New-York Historical Society.
- Reserve timed-entry tickets if visiting a major museum in Manhattan; weekend crowds are heavy.
- Combine with a walk through the Upper West Side or Central Park for context.
Best Time to Visit New York Historical#
Indoor history museums are visitable year-round; avoid major US holidays for smaller crowds.
Weather & Climate near New York Historical#
New York Historical's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1213 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -5° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 5° | -4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 19° | 104 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
