New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society
70 Central Park West at 77th Street
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Learn about the layered, diverse history of NYC at this fascinating museum.
HIGHLIGHTS:
šŗšø Hand-on Children’s History Museum on the bottom floor
š Digital design-your-own Tiffany lamp
š„Ā Multi-media films New York Story and We Rise
CURRENT EXHIBITS:
š„Æ Interactive, immersive āIāll Have What Sheās Havingā: The Jewish Deli
āļø Join weekly history-themed storytimes and other family programming.
WedāThu 11 am ā 5 pm
Fri 11 amā8 pm (pay-what-you-wish 6-8 pm)
SatāSun 11 am ā 5 pm
āļø See our complete guide to New-York Historical Society
Central Park Cherry Blossoms
Ranging from deep magenta to pale pink to crisp white, Central Parkās cherry trees are a must-see in spring. Their blossoms are beautiful, but these flowers are fleetingāand with this yearās warm winter, theyāre blooming much earlier than usual.
Use this interactive map to track in real-time where the cherry blossoms have peaked inā¦
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Prehistoric Central Park
Take a trip back in time with the Urban Park Rangers. Hike through Central Park discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
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Billy Johnson Playground
This rustic playground hosts an amazing 45-foot granite slide nestled into a rocky hill, bucket and tire swings, and an amphitheater and miniature stone bridge made of natural materials like plants, stone, and wood at a childās scale.
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