September 10
Free with Museum Admission (seating is first come, first served)
All Ages

Join us at the Museum to munch on popcorn and ​watch ​​Eloise at the Plaza, starring Julie Andrews as Nanny, with special appearance in the film by illustrator Hilary Knight! This film brings Eloise and The Plaza to life and features many of the characters from the beloved books.

Free with Museum Admission
All ages

Don’t dawdle! Eloise at the Museum celebrates The The Plaza’s most famous guest through words, art, and a special appearance by Nanny! Kids will have a blast creating art, hearing stories, taking pictures, and making mischief in this special afternoon of Eloise-inspired fun.

Docent-led tour from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Conversation with George Washington from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Free Museum Admission for ages 17 and under, no RSVP required
Recommended for all ages

Saturday, April 8–Tuesday, April 18
All Day
Free with Museum Admission

Through our new Citizenship Project, the New-York Historical Society—which educates hundreds of thousands of linguistically and geographically diverse students each year—is offering green card holders free civics and history workshops, helping them to succeed on the naturalization test, an exam that requires mastery of American history.

Museum Admission plus $5 per child
Ages 5 and up

Free with Museum Admission
All Ages
Saturday, April 8–Tuesday, April 18 

April School Vacation Week this year is all about celebrating our latest special exhibition, Thomas Jefferson: The Private Man, from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society!

Museum-Wide Scavenger Hunt
All Day

Monday, February 20–Sunday, February 26
All day
Free with Museum Admission

Saturday, February 18–Sunday, February 26
Free with Museum Admission
All ages

In honor of Presidents’ Day, the New-York Historical Society is celebrating our nation’s Founding Fathers and Founding Mothers all week long! 

Join us for this year's Family Benefit Party as we celebrate all things Hamilton! Families will take over the museum to dig into the past. Try fun historical activities, meet Alexander Hamilton and friends, and enjoy delicious food.