NYC’s oldest museum changes its name
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – The oldest museum in New York City has changed its name.
The New-York Historical Society, an American history museum located next to Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, is now called The New York Historical.
Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of The New York Historical, announced the museum’s name change on Oct. 28.
“We see this new name and look as a chance to amplify how relevant The New York Historical is right now,” Mirrer said.
The 220-year-old museum was founded in 1804 and is known as the first museum in New York City.
"In my 20 years as president and CEO, I’ve been incredibly proud of how we’ve transformed The New York Historical into a national history museum that’s a center for groundbreaking exhibitions, thought-provoking public programs with renowned speakers engaging across difference, and award-winning educational programs that teach thousands of schoolchildren about democracy and civic engagement," Mirrer said.
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