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The New York Historical
The New York Historical Overview
Best for: Cocktail Parties, Conferences, Corporate, Forums & Seminars, Fundraising & Non-Profit, Gala, Product Launches, Seated Dinner, Weddings
Venue Type: Cultural Institutions, Historic, Museums, National Register of Historic Places
Features: In-House Av/Tech, Indoor Event Space, Meeting Space, Tall Ceilings, Wireless Internet
General Capacity: 2000
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Located across from Central Park in Upper West Side, The New York Historical is an iconic landmark building with numerous gallery spaces available as rentals that accommodate a wide variety of special events.
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The New York Historical Spaces
The Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History
Capacity Reception: 450
Located right off our grand entrance on Central Park West, the Gallery is ideal for registration, breaks, and cocktail receptions. Among the highlights: a brand able display wall and six columns with customizable digital monitors.
The Robert H. Smith Auditorium
Capacity Seated: 409 (Orchestra: 295, Balcony: 114)
The perfect venue for film screenings, upfronts, concerts, panel discussions, or TED-style talks, our sleek modern auditorium retains the charm of an intimate theater while offering state-of-the-art theatrical equipment. Our in-house AV teams provides extensive, complimentary support.
Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
Capacity Reception: 300, Seated Dinner: 200
The Library boasts neoclassical architecture; soaring, 50-foot ceilings; and magnificent stained-glass windows that were gifted to The New York Historical in 1908. It's often rented along with nearby Dexter Hall.
Dexter Hall
Capacity Reception: 300, Seated Dinner: 250
Host a dinner, cocktail party, or talk while offering your guests exclusive access to our permanent collection, including striking artworks like Le Tricorne, a painted stage curtain that's the largest Picasso on display in North America.
Gallery of Tiffany Lamps
Capacity Reception: 300
A stunning display of 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps in a two-level, dramatically-lit space that's connected by a glowing glass staircase. When the Gallery is rented along with adjacent spaces, the entire fourth floor can accommodate up to 350 guests.
North Gallery
Capacity Reception: 100
Mesmerize your guests with this unique setting that reflects the dynamic history of America.
Skylight Gallery
Capacity Reception: 60, Seated Dinner: 48
An intimate space flooded with natural light and the perfect backdrop for an elegant seated dinner, a stimulating panel discussion, or a gathering of close friends, family, or colleagues.
Oval Office
Capacity Viewing only
Our Oval Office re-creation is a fun, informative space for your guests to drop by and take a selfie.
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The New York Historical
170 Central Park West,
New York, New York
10024
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