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Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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The Gift of Laughter

February 5 – September 5, 2021

A companion exhibition to So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II, The Gift of...

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Animal Allegories

July 2 – September 5, 2021

From the earliest-known cave paintings to modern-day installations, animals have long featured in art. This sampling from the New-York Historical Society paintings collection...

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So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II

February 5, 2021 - September 5, 2021

Movie star and comedian Bob Hope achieved a lot during his decades-long career. But his work during World War II entertaining and lifting the spirits of troops holds a special...

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James Prosek Avian Silhouettes

January 15, 2020 - August 15, 2021

Artist and naturalist James Prosek is passionate about the preservation of wildlife and their habitats. In this installation, he has created his own avian ecosystem, using life...

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Bruce McCall’s New York

April 23 – August 15, 2021

Showcasing the vibrant and humorous work of the prolific artist, Bruce McCall’s New York presents colorful visions of a fantastical version of New York City—where...

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4 Artworks from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City

February 12, 2021 – August 1, 2021

Made up of 130 works of art, The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City celebrates a multifaceted and dynamic New York from the 19th century...

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Dreaming Together: New-York Historical Society and Asia Society Museum

October 23, 2020 - July 25, 2021

As part of the ...

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The Toussaint Family

June 11 - July 11, 2021

Three beautiful miniature portraits from the 1820s feature the fashionable hairdresser Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1781–1853), Mrs. Juliette Toussaint (ca. 1786–1851), and their...

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Fed Up: Women Food Service Workers in the 1930s and 40s

February 12, 2021 - June 13, 2021

Dining out has always been an important facet of life for many New Yorkers. “Fed Up: Women Food Service Workers in the 1930s and 40s” explores the tenacious efforts of...

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The Art of Architecture: Beaux-Arts Drawings from the Peter May Collection

April 9, 2021 - June 13, 2021

This special installation of more than 50 drawings represents the work of architecture students and the practice of Parisian architecture in the 19th and early 20th centuries...