"This fall brings several important milestones for New York's first museum," Louise Mirrer, president and chief executive of the NYH, said in a statement. "Agnes and Oscar's most generous gift enables us to greatly expand teaching and celebrating democracy here in New York, our nation's first capital and the place where George Washington was inaugurated. With our new name and look, we are embracing our responsibility not simply as stewards and storytellers of history but, through our education programmes reaching 30,000 students each year, fostering a deeper comprehension of democracy among future generations."
The new $175m expansion will be called the Tang Wing for American Democracy and will open in 2026, aimed at coinciding with the 250th anniversary of America's founding. It will feature various important educational initiatives, like the Academy for American Democracy, underscoring the museum's commitment to enhancing civic knowledge and engagement among young people in New York City.
The New-York Historical Society is rebranding as the New York Historical (NYH), shedding the hyphen to reflect its modern vision. This shift coincides with significant structural changes designed to develop the museum’s role in discussing and teaching about democracy and American history.
Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the new Tang Wing includes classrooms, galleries, and a rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park, creating an inviting space for contemporary educational programming and exhibitions.
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