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"While everyone knows Gilbert Gottfried...few know that his sister, Arlene Gottfried (1950–2017) was one of New York’s greatest photographers." Read Miss Rosen's review of Picture Stories for ANIMAL, and don't miss the exhibition through May 25. bit.ly/42XrcpJ

What do we hope for our nation? The New York Historical's president and CEO Louise Mirrer appeared on MSNBC earlier today to discuss how The Historical is marking the upcoming 250th year of America and its democracy. Watch here: on.msnbc.com/3YfXzgK

#OnThisDay in 1865 Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession paraded through the streets of New York, after he had lain in state at City Hall, visited by over 120,000 mourners. Learn more about Lincoln in an upcoming talk: bit.ly/44K3JK3

Time Out has a round up of some of the strangest things on view in local museums. Have you seen our snake jug created as a "thank you" gift for artist Thomas Nast, who used his cartoons to attack Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall? timeout.com/newyork/things…

Six exhibitions focused on US history, democracy, and the people and moments that defined our country. Plus, our new campaign asking, "What is your wish for the US in 2026?" Read about how we're marking the 250th anniversary of America: nyti.ms/4cTzmTm

"For those who wonder if history repeats itself, an upcoming show at the New York Historical, may provide some insight — and a warning." Learn all about our upcoming exhibitions Blacklisted, which opens on June 13: nyti.ms/3EwQt0S

Lincoln fans, please join us at The New York Historical as I interview Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer tomorrow (May 2) at 11:15a-noon. nyhistory.org/programs/abrah…

Did you know that everyone's lease used to expire on the same day in NYC? In the 1800s, all NYC leases would expire at 9 am on May 1. Thousands would move at the same time. Changes in lease laws, rent control, and lack manpower during WWII meant this practice ended in the 1940s.

In case you missed it—our restaurant Clara is now open for lunch and dinner, led by celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli! bit.ly/3YtUslw

Just one week away—on Saturday May 17 the #NYHistory Store is celebrating our annual Designing Women Market, a curated marketplace that showcases products by women makers. Come shop and meet our women makers! Attendance is free, with registration: bit.ly/4dgV840

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures out there! Today we're thinking about two emotional sides to being a mom, as depicted in these paintings by William Adolphe Bouguereau and Daniel Huntington.

Happy Sunday (aka halfway through Memorial Day weekend). Try not to think about going back to work and instead focus on this idyllic 1845 scene by Victor de Grailly, showing the view of the Hudson River from Hyde Park.

Have you heard of our Silent Book Club? Enjoy an hour of quiet reading time in our beautiful Library Reading Room on Friday, June 6, at 6:30 pm. Free with registration; learn more at bit.ly/4jtlTn0.

Starting in 1900, various NYC agencies made over 70,000 photos during construction of the city's subways. Created for insurance purposes, the images are now a part of The New York Historical's library collection, showing us over time what different neighborhoods looked like.

Help us prepare the next generation of Americans for responsible civic engagement. Make a gift today to advance our essential education programs and all that we do at The New York Historical: bit.ly/458iYwL

Happy Father's Day! We are open today—stop by with your dad or another beloved father figure in your life. 📷 Francis W. Edmonds, The Wind Mill, ca. 1858.

Take a trip through the history of travel and the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites and expectations during the first half of the 20th century in @nyhistory's new Dining in Transit exhibition! nyhistory.org/exhibitions/di…

"[Blacklisted] brings to mind suggestive, and uncomfortable, parallels with politicized persecution in the US today." Read the latest review of Blacklisted: An American Story in The Guardian, and stop by to see the exhibition, now on view. theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

"What are the consequences for standing up to power or moments when dissent is punished?" Read Time Out New York's review of Blacklisted: An American Story, now on view in our galleries, and learn more about the Red Scare and its legacy by visiting soon. bit.ly/4lsbvgN

In the 1930s and 40s, the only interracial political party in the US was the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). However, as anti-Communist sentiment rose, the CPUSA's days were numbered. Visit soon for Blacklisted: An American Story to learn more: bit.ly/44BSIsK