The New York Historical

Why does democracy matter? What does it look like in action? Art from The New York Historical collections explores the original promise of and continuing progress toward American Revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality.

Participate in a unique dance workshop with The New York Baroque Dance Company, exploring historical dance forms and their cultural significance.

In 1976, New York City was in crisis. Its youth rescued and reinvigorated it. You Should Be Dancing transports the visitor to a year of contradictions for New York City.