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It currently costs US$24 per person for a standard admission ticket to the New York Historical Society Museum & Library. Military personnel, teachers, and senior citizens get discounted admission at US$19, while students pay US$13. Tickets for kids aged 5-13 cost US$6 each. Children five and under enter for free.

No, you don't need a reservation to visit the New York Historical Society Museum & Library. Walk-up tickets are available if you're passing and want to catch any of the temporary exhibits. However, it’s recommended to book a timed-entry ticket to avoid last-minute sellouts. You can buy tickets online.

Yes, the New York Historical Society Museum & Library is a great option for families with children. The DiMenna Children’s History Museum on the lower level of the New York Historical Society building is aimed at kids aged 8-13. Exhibits teach history through interactive games, displays, and weekly pop-up activities.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday. Tours are offered daily at 1pm and 2:30pm, so come then if you’d like a deeper dive into the New York Historical Society. The museum offers extended hours on Friday evenings, when admission tickets are sold on a pay-as-you-wish basis from 5pm to 8pm.

Yes, the New York Historical Society Museum & Library is fully accessible. All galleries and facilities are barrier-free, and you can borrow wheelchairs for free. Films all have closed captioning for the hearing impaired, while docent-led tours for the visually impaired come free with each ticket.