Collections

The Municipal Archives preserves and makes available New York City government's historical records. Records include office documents, manuscripts, still and moving images, vital records, maps, blueprints, and sound recordings.

Collection Guides

Browse our guides to historical archival collections from 1645 to the present.

Collection Guides

Digital Collections

Browse, download, or order prints of photographs, documents, AV materials, blueprints, drawings, and more from our collections.

Digital Collections

For the Record Blog

Check out our blog, updated weekly, to browse featured content and discover insights into our collections.

For the Record