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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.
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
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
Available services that can be provided by New-York Historical Society
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
Vendors required by New-York Historical Society
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