<P> The New - York Historical Society is an American history museum and library located in New York City at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan , founded in 1804 as New York 's first museum . The New - York Historical Society presents exhibitions , public programs , and research that explore the rich history of New York and the nation . The New - York Historical Society Museum & Library has been at its present location since 1908 . The granite building was designed by York & Sawyer in a classic Roman Eclectic style . A renovation of the landmark building was completed in November 2011 that made it more open to the public , provided space for an interactive children 's museum , and accomplished other changes to enhance access to its collections . </P>
where is the new york historical society located
New York City at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan