New York's street art has been laundered into the auction market for forty years, and this Hirschfeld selection is a chance to see where the line between the subway car and the canvas actually sits. It opened only at the end of August, so it is fresh, uncrowded and directly across the road from Central Park. If you want a museum stop that will not eat a whole day, this is the one to slot in before or after the park.
What to expect
Paintings, prints and works on paper hung in The New York Historical's Central Park West galleries, with New York context supplied by the institution's own collections. The building also holds the Weitzman Shoe Museum and the Robert Caro archive show, so you can stack several visits into one ticket. Ninety minutes for the building.
Good to know
- Take the B or C to 81st Street-Museum of Natural History; the museum is at Central Park West and 77th
- Admission is by suggested price, so ask at the desk rather than assuming a fixed rate
- Several other exhibitions share the ticket, including the Weitzman Shoe Museum
- Central Park is directly across the street, which makes this an easy half-day
- Works well for teenagers who would rather see graffiti than colonial portraiture
- The building is fully accessible with lifts to all floors
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Common questions
Whose collection is this?
Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld's, presented in selection by The New York Historical.
What else is on the same ticket?
Revolutionary Women, Democracy Matters, the Weitzman Shoe Museum and the Robert Caro archive exhibition, among others.
How long does it run?
Through January 17, 2027.
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