The Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture March 3, 2009

A state-of-the-art facility for the NYHS's renowned fine and decorative arts collection, the Luce Center is located on the entire fourth floor in the Historical Society's landmark building. The Luce Center safely houses and makes accessible more than 40,000 objects - representing museum collections amassed over 200 years - previously in offsite storage. Paintings, sculpture, furniture, tools for home and trade, Tiffany lamps, textiles, metals, ceramics and glass are displayed in visible storage, offering a unique behind-the-scenes museum experience for the visitor.