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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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Superheroes in Gotham

October 09, 2015 - February 21, 2016

Comic book superheroes are a part of our daily lives. They engage our imaginations on the pages of comic books, television and movie screens, as well as the Broadway stage and...

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Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen Somerstein

January 16, 2015 - October 25, 2015

This exhibit features the stunning and historic photographs of Stephen Somerstein, documenting the Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March in March 1965. Somerstein was a...

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The Hirschfeld Century: The Art of Al Hirschfeld

May 22, 2015 - October 12, 2015

Al Hirschfeld (1903–2003) brought a distinct style to celebrity drawings, making his work instantly recognizable —to be “Hirschfelded” was a sign that a performer had arrived....

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Magna Carta 800: Sharing the Legacy of Freedom

September 23, 2015 - September 30, 2015

In celebration of its 800th birthday, a rare 1217 version of the Magna Carta will be on display at the New-York Historical Society for one week only.

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Revolution: NYC & the War for Independence

Every Saturday and Sunday between July 4 –September 27, 2015

The New-York Historical Society Education Department presents its third annual pop-up exhibition on Governors Island this summer. Curated by New-York Historical’s...

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Art as Activism: Graphic Art from the Merrill C. Berman Collection

June 26, 2015 - September 13, 2015

Throughout much of the 20th century, political protests and calls for action reached the public on posters and broadsides. Long before digital technology made worldwide...

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Lafayette's Return: The “Boy General," the American Revolution, and the Hermione

May 29, 2015 - August 16, 2015

"She sails like a bird," the Marquis de Lafayette wrote about the Hermione, the ship that carried him and a decisive supply of arms across the Atlantic in aid of the...

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Lincoln and the Jews

March 20, 2015 - June 07, 2015

Marking the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination, this exhibition focuses on the significant, and hitherto unknown, relationships and...

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Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight (Part III of The Complete Flock)

March 06, 2015 - May 10, 2015

Part III of the highly acclaimed tripartite series Audubon’s Aviary: The Complete Flock will continue showcasing masterpieces from the New-York Historical Society...

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Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion

September 26, 2014 - April 19, 2015

Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion explores the centuries-long history of trade and immigration between China and the United States—a history that involved New York...