New-York Historical Society

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

As one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions and the first museum in New York, we make history matter. The New-York Historical Society welcomes you to host your New York wedding here as you commemorate the past and usher in the future with your family and loved ones. Located just across from Central Park, New-York Historical Society offers versatile spaces that strike the quintessential balance between modern and traditional.

Seated guest capacity

100-200

Venue type

Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor

170 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024

Our event spaces

The Patricia D. Klingenstein Library

With its neoclassical architecture, soaring columns and magnificent stained glass windows, it makes for an incredible backdrop any celebration.

This space can be used for ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner or dessert and dancing.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Baraat

Gallery of Tiffany Lamps

Guests explore the two levels of dramatically-lit space, which are connected by a glowing glass staircase.

The stunning Gallery of Tiffany Lamps is an immersive display of 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps from New-York Historical's world-class collection. This space offers a unique location for a cocktail reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Baraat

Storico Bar & Resturant

A seasonally inspired eatery committed in equal measure to inventive ingredient menus, traditional cooking techniques, and regionally sourced produce.

This space is perfect for celebrations with smaller groups. It is a beautiful setting for a cocktails or wedding reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Baraat

Smith Gallery

Here we can host a celebratory cocktail reception where guests eat, drink, and mingle.

This space is perfect to host a cocktail reception prior to guests going to sit for dinner.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

The Skylight Gallery

The Skylight Gallery is an intimate space flooded with natural light.

Skylight is the perfect backdrop for an elegant intimate seated dinner, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or cocktail reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Dexter Hall

Dexter Hall houses artwork from our collection, including the towering stage curtain, Le Tricorne, the largest Picasso on display in North America.

This space could be used for ceremony, cocktail reception or dinner.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Baraat