98 upcoming art events
Tie-Dye Forever
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM
Maha Rose Center for Healing
Join a cozy tie-dye workshop at Maha Rose Center for Healing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, led by Lisa Levine. Create colorful fabric and soak in a healing, artsy vibe during a friendly Sunday session.
Drawing Animals Of The Renaissance
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM
Brooklyn Brainery
Join a hands-on workshop at Brooklyn Brainery to learn drawing techniques for animals depicted in Renaissance art, exploring anatomy, posture, and historical style under expert guidance in a friendly NYC classroom. The session covers Renaissance animal motifs, anatomy notes, and
Sculptures in Step
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 6:30 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Hands-on sculpture sessions in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan invite all ages to create dynamic sculptures across weekend and weekday slots, blending play, texture, and collaborative art in a family-friendly setting.
Areaware Studio Founder Discusses His Craft & Career
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join designer Noel Wiggins, co-founder and president of Areaware, for an insightful talk about his craft and career. Discover how he fused artistic sensibility with business acumen to build Areaware and spotlight emerging designers.
Drawing Little and Big Art
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 10:45 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Hands-on drawing workshop for kids and families at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Explore different drawing tools across multiple sessions on Apr 23–24, Apr 25–26, and Apr 28–30 on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks—designed for all ages.
Red Hook Pinball Museum Private Tour
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM
Brooklyn Brainery
Private evening tour of the Red Hook Pinball Museum led from Brooklyn Brainery. Discover vintage pinball machines, arcade history, and the quirky culture of NYC's Red Hook in a relaxed, guided session.
BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
At 34 Stuyvesant Street, NYC, the BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition unveils fresh, student-made works across painting, sculpture, and media—an intimate window into New York’s vibrant, rising voices in contemporary art.
Trailblazers Gala at BAM
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Join a refined Trailblazers Gala at Brooklyn Academy of Music, honoring BAM’s Trailblazer honorees with performances, cocktails, and a philanthropic reception inside the iconic Brooklyn venue.
Steve Giovinco: Climate-change photography talk
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join climate-focused photographer Steve Giovinco for an intimate lecture in New York City. The Yale-educated artist explains his meditative process documenting sites of climate change and his night landscapes captured with long exposures; his work is held by major institutions and reflects humanity's place in a changing world.
Hunter Underground Student Arts Showcase
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 1:30 PM
Hunter College
An all-campus multidisciplinary arts showcase at Hunter College featuring original music, film, poetry and visual art by Hunter students. Over two evenings (Apr 22–23) this mixer-and-performance event spotlights NYC's rising student artists in a lively campus setting.
Curator-Led Dia Beacon Tour
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM
Japan Society
Member-exclusive excursion led by a curator at Japan Society, guiding you through Dia Beacon's renowned collection of contemporary art. Gain expert insights into key works and installations in an intimate museum setting, with context and conversation shared among fellow art enthusiasts.
BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
NYU Steinhardt hosts the culminating BFA Studio Art senior thesis exhibition, showcasing diverse new works by art majors at 34 Stuyvesant Street.
Watercolor Wishes
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 10:45 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Join Watercolor Wishes at the Children's Museum of Manhattan for a hands-on art session on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks. Kids and families use brushes to craft a watercolor dream scene in an inviting, all-ages setting. No prior experience required—just a splash of color and imagination.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Museum of the City of New York
Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York (opening 2026-04-19) showcasing Robert Rauschenberg’s work and its relationship to New York through collages, prints and installations.
Destressor
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM
KIMMEL CENTER RM 606
Unwind after finals with the Finals Destressor at NYU's Kimmel Center Room 903. The Malaysian Students Association invites you to enjoy batik painting, games, and tasty snacks in a relaxed campus hangout. A casual, social drop-in designed for students to destress between exams.
AOE Headshot Event
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM
5 MTC Arcade
Get a professional headshot taken outdoors in front of 5 MTC Arcade. Photos will be professionally edited and delivered after the session, including the non-edited versions. First-come, first-served, hosted by Alpha Omega Epsilon in NYC.
Exhibition Opening and Public Lecture: Before New York — The Bronx
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
New York Botanical Garden
Opening of a new art exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden, paired with a public lecture exploring the Bronx’s cultural and urban history. The event blends gallery displays with scholarly talks, inviting visitors to examine art, nature, and New York’s early urban story in a landmark garden setting.
Frieze New York
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Randall's Island Park
Frieze New York is a major contemporary art fair in NYC showcasing leading galleries, artists, talks, and large-scale projects for collectors, curators and the public.
BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
NYU Steinhardt BFA Studio Art seniors present their thesis projects in a gallery exhibition at 34 Stuyvesant St, NYC, on April 26, 2026.
BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition at 34 Stuyvesant Street invites you into a neighborhood gallery of emerging voices -- bold textures, personal statements, and experimental works under gallery lights.
BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring Exhibition
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
SVA Flatiron Project Space
Experience the BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring Exhibition at the SVA Flatiron Project Space, showcasing student-led art and critical practices across media. A lively collection of contemporary works reflects visual culture and theory from NYC’s SVA program.
The BAM Ball
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 3:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
The BAM Ball is a black-tie gala at the Brooklyn Academy of Music honoring its enduring honorees. Expect tributes, live performances, and champagne inside this iconic NYC arts venue, a premier fundraiser that blends culture, glamour, and community.
2026 MET GALA & EXHIBITION, NYC
Mon, 4 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
The 2026 MET GALA & EXHIBITION in NYC lights up multiple venues, blending couture, contemporary art, and a city-wide food festival as The Met and surrounding spaces shimmer after dark.
Collective Star Mural with Make-A-Wish
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 6:30 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Create a collaborative star mural at the Children's Museum of Manhattan in honor of Make-A-Wish Day. Two sessions on the 1st floor (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) invite all ages to contribute to a shared artwork within Inside Art.
Destress with Microplastics: Beads & Slime Workshop
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 9:30 AM
Dibner Library (Bern Dibner Library, LC 433)
Destress with Microplastics: Beads & Slime Workshop at the Bern Dibner Library, crafting tactile art from tiny beads and goo, blending science-inspired crafts with mindful, calming creativity in a bright studio.
Charlotte Colbert Public Art Installations NYC
Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Charlotte Colbert’s Public Art Installations unfold across NYC, with works over multiple venues from Flatiron to Meatpacking, turning the city into a living gallery during a bold public‑art festival.
View Finding: Selections from The Walther Collection
Sat, 2 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
View Finding: Selections from The Walther Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a curated exhibition of contemporary photography offering a focused selection of works that highlight global perspectives and photographic practice.
Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting
Tue, 5 May 2026 at 6:30 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting is a relaxed family-friendly workshop at CMOM's Makerspace. May 5–8 offers two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) where participants paint with water on a Buddha board, creating fleeting art that fades.
The Occupied City
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Museum of the City of New York
The Occupied City at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring urban life and the politics of public space in NYC through photographs, artifacts and storytelling.
BFA Studio Art Thesis Projects Exhibition
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
At 34 Stuyvesant Street in New York, the BFA Studio Art Thesis Projects Exhibition showcases emerging artists, bold experiments, and fresh perspectives in a vibrant city gallery setting.
MPS Fashion Photography Spring 2026 Exhibition
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
SVA Gramercy Gallery
Exhibition of fashion photography from the MPS program, featuring contemporary work by students and faculty at the SVA Gramercy Gallery in New York. The show highlights innovative imagery and storytelling in fashion, presented in a gallery setting that underscores craft and vision.
BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition spills into 34 Stuyvesant Street with bold, immersive works by graduating artists—color, form, and fearless exploration in Chelsea-adjacent New York spaces.
Earthly Bones
Mon, 4 May 2026 at 4:00 PM
Japan Society
Earthly Bones at the Japan Society in New York invites a contemplative encounter with contemporary art, where stark sculpture meets luminous installation inside Manhattan’s serene cultural palace.
Hearts in Bloom Bouquets
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:30 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Family-friendly art workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (May 9–10, 2026) where kids ages 5+ create blooming 3D heart bouquets and write a kind message. Two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) on the 1st floor offer hands-on crafting and joyful keepsakes.
BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition
Fri, 1 May 2026
NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions
BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition invites you into intimate, boundary-pushing visions as New York's emerging artists unveil bold thesis work across painting, sculpture, and installation at 34 Stuyvesant Street.
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: Selections from the Collection
Sat, 9 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Selections from The Met's collection showcase Chinese painting and calligraphy across periods, highlighting brushwork, composition, and the cultural history of ink and script.
Costume Art
Sat, 9 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Costume Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exhibition exploring historical and contemporary garments, textile techniques, and fashion as cultural expression through curated displays and archival pieces.
FRIEZE NEW YORK, NYC
Wed, 13 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Frieze New York returns to The Shed, May 13–17, 2026, bringing a premier contemporary art fair to NYC with galleries from around the world.
A Year with Children 2026
Thu, 7 May 2026
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Guggenheim hosts its annual A Year with Children 2026 exhibition featuring student artworks from the Learning Through Art residency.
Fanmania
Mon, 11 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fanmania at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explores baseball fan culture through jerseys, memorabilia and fashion, examining how sports identity shapes style and community.
Japanese Inspired Still Life Flower Painting
Tue, 5 May 2026 at 10:45 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
A family-friendly painting session at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Kids ages 4 and younger explore a Japanese-inspired still-life flower arrangement and paint what they see during PlayWorks, May 5–8, 2:45–3:45 pm. Materials provided in a friendly, hands-on studio setting.
Design Show 2026
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 1:00 PM
Tisch Design<br /> ADDRESS:721 Broadway, 3rd Floor
An in-person and online exhibition at Tisch Design (721 Broadway, 3rd Floor) featuring NYU Tisch MFA Class of 2026 costume, lighting, scenic, and production designers. The show highlights emerging theatre designers in a dynamic hybrid format, showcasing the future of production design.
IRIS VAN HERPEN: SCULPTING THE SENSES, NYC
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Iris van Herpen's Sculpting the Senses exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in NYC showcases sculptural fashion and immersive installations.
Mandarin guided tour: Mozart treasures at Morgan Library
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Morgan Library & Museum
Explore Mozart treasures from the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation on a Mandarin-language tour at The Morgan Library & Museum. The 2–3 PM session invites Mandarin-speaking visitors to delve into manuscripts and musical artifacts in a historic New York venue. Admission to the Morgan applies; the tour is free with admission.
The Face of Life: Modern Portraits
Sun, 17 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An authoritative survey of modern portraiture at The Met, tracing evolving ideas of identity from early 20th century to the present. In the museum's grand galleries, the show pairs painting and media to reveal how faces have been used to tell personal and cultural stories.
Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas
Sun, 17 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring mythic creatures across European and American art traditions through paintings, sculpture, and objects that trace transatlantic folklore and imagination.
Bowery Art Space
Fri, 15 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
New Museum
Explore contemporary art at Bowery Art Space, a NYC exhibition hosted by the New Museum. Inside, provocative installations and immersive design invite fresh perspectives on urban life, presented in a cutting-edge gallery setting.
Paint & Sip: Mother's Day Edition
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 2:30 PM
Eataly NYC Downtown
Join a Paint & Sip evening at Eataly NYC Downtown for a Mother's Day edition. Create a keepsake painting while enjoying wine and the market's dining options in a lively, casual workshop setting.
German Masterworks
Sun, 17 May 2026
Neue Galerie
Exhibition at Neue Galerie in New York City showcasing German masterworks. This curated display highlights iconic paintings and design from German masters, presented in a historic museum setting and offering a focused look at a pivotal era of European art.
Bid for the Future: Artist Conversation
Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:30 PM
New Museum
Join a lively artist conversation at the New Museum as Steffani Jemison, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Precious Okoyomon, and WangShui discuss futures in art, representation, and collective practice. A cerebral, artist-led dialogue in a cutting-edge space.
Iba N’Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude
Sat, 30 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Iba N’Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude is the inaugural exhibition in the Met's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, presenting the artist’s paintings and cultural dialogues across Africa and the West, on view through May 31, 2026.
The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York
Sat, 30 May 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents "The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York", a focused exhibition exploring Morrison’s paintings and sculptures inspired by New York’s urban landscapes and abstraction.
Outwit Outplay Outlast: Survivor Celebration Exhibit
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
A traveling exhibit celebrating 50 seasons of Survivor opens in NYC, with immersive displays across multiple venues and special events.
Guggenheim Pop
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Guggenheim Pop in New York's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum surveys Pop art from Warhol to Maurizio Cattelan, tracing its bold rebellion through the collection and its influence on today’s artists.
Stories and Sets for The Sopranos — MOMI Exhibition
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Stories and Sets for The Sopranos at MOMI in New York City invites fans into the show's wardrobe and set-design universe, pairing iconic props with film-history context for a playful, immersive museum experience across its run.
Rolling Art: Truck Design
Tue, 19 May 2026 at 6:30 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Join a hands-on art workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan inspired by South Asian truck art. Explore bold colors, floral patterns, mirrors and decorative lettering, then create your own rolling-art designs in the Makerspace during May 19–24 (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15 daily).
The Genesis Facade Commission: Jeffrey Gibson, The Animal That Therefore I Am
Mon, 8 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jeffrey Gibson's façade commission 'The Animal That Therefore I Am' is a new large-scale mixed-media installation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring identity, Indigenous cultural forms, and performative ornamentation.
Musical Bodies
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Musical Bodies at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an interdisciplinary exhibition that explores the relationship between music, performance, and the human body through historical objects, multimedia installations, and live-performance elements.
Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Making It Modern at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (opening 2026-06-14) presents European ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg collection, exploring design, technique and modernist currents in decorative arts.
Collection in Focus | Zidane, a 21st century portrait
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Guggenheim presents Collection in Focus: Zidane, a 21st Century Portrait, marking its 20th anniversary as the 2026 World Cup unfolds.
Morgan After Hours: Pride
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Morgan Library & Museum
Experience Pride after dark at The Morgan Library & Museum with Morgan After Hours: Pride. An intimate 6–9 PM cultural evening in NYC featuring Pride-themed programming inside the iconic library setting, blending art, conversation, and community.
Another Wonderland
Fri, 5 Jun 2026
Museum of the City of New York
An exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that presents works and archival material reimagining the city as an 'Another Wonderland', blending historical and contemporary perspectives on urban life.
Raphael: Sublime Poetry
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met presents Raphael: Sublime Poetry, a major exhibition that traces Raphael’s fusion of painting with poetic imagery from the High Renaissance. Visitors can encounter masterworks and interpretive displays that illuminate his graceful, monumental approach in a museum setting that highlights craftsmanship and vision.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography, June 28, 2025 – June 21, 2026
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 6:30 AM
MoMA
Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography at MoMA (Jun 28, 2025–Jun 21, 2026) surveys press portraits and celebrity image-making in a major museum exhibition exploring fame and media representation.
The Traveler: George Forster’s Quest for Shared Humanity
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
New York Botanical Garden
Immerse yourself in the life of George Forster, a young naturalist, writer, and revolutionary. This exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden ties his radical humanist ideas to the places he journeyed, offering a vivid look at 18th-century science, travel, and resistance.
Declaration of Independence on View at NYPL
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Explore the Declaration of Independence on view at New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. This exhibition runs July 1–7, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, inviting visitors to engage with the historic document in a landmark NYC setting.
Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art investigating enamel techniques and objects in Chinese decorative arts from 1300–1900, tracing technical, aesthetic and cultural histories across six centuries.
A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A curated exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art presenting the Bishop Collection of jade, highlighting carved objects, cultural histories, and material craftsmanship from across Asia.
Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcasing Lillian Bassman's influential fashion and portrait photography for Bazaar and beyond, highlighting her elegant black-and-white aesthetic.
Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcasing Emily Sargent’s portraits of a family, highlighting intimate portraiture and domestic identity within a museum presentation.
Revolution!
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Revolution! at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exhibition examining visual responses to revolutions across history, showcasing paintings, prints and artifacts that trace political and social upheaval.
The Armory Show
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
The Armory Show is a major international contemporary art fair in New York showcasing galleries and works by established and emerging artists across painting, sculpture and installation — a highlight for collectors, curators and art lovers.
Songs of New York
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Museum of the City of New York
Songs of New York at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring the city’s musical history through artifacts, recordings and multimedia displays that show how songs shaped neighborhoods and culture.
In the World
Sat, 4 Jul 2026
Rubin Museum
In the World at the Rubin Museum invites visitors to learn about the museum’s exhibitions and projects worldwide and sign up for updates about touring projects coming to other cities.
Homeroom: Red Canary Song – Touch the Heart
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 at 8:00 AM
MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 presents Homeroom: Red Canary Song – Touch the Heart, a program pairing contemporary installations with the activist collective Red Canary Song. An immersive, thought-provoking experience addressing labor, migration, and community in a bold urban setting.
A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie
Mon, 7 Sept 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore lavish 17th-century Savonnerie carpets made for Louis XIV at The Met, showcasing royal textiles, baroque design and exceptional craftsmanship in a major museum exhibition.
Taryn Simon Installation
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Taryn Simon Installation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum unfolds an immersive, interactive experience—never-before-seen photographs, text, video and sculpture—inviting visitors to navigate a contemporary archive.
The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Liu Wei’s Genesis Facade Commission at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a large-scale, site-specific contemporary installation transforming the museum’s facade with provocative visual and conceptual gestures.
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous at The Met is a major exhibition examining the entwined practices of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, highlighting their paintings, dialogues, and influence on Abstract Expressionism.
Halumii Ktapihna
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
Museum of the City of New York
Halumii Ktapihna is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York (Sept 25, 2026) presenting artworks and cultural perspectives that explore New York’s histories and communities.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream
Mon, 9 Nov 2026
The Museum of Modern Art
Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream is a major retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art presenting the artist’s modern and surrealist works in a museum-wide exhibition running from November into spring.
Still Split'n Lanes: A Classic Motorcycle Show
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Brooklyn Bowl
Still Split'n Lanes presents a classic motorcycle show inside Brooklyn Bowl, spotlighting vintage bikes, riders, and gear in a marquee music venue. Expect eye-catching chrome, ridden legends, and a blend of ride culture with live entertainment in a buzzing NYC space.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents *Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa–Less Is Morbid*
Wed, 18 Nov 2026
The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art presents Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa—Less Is Morbid, a major exhibition of Jafa’s influential video and multimedia work on view in New York (run began Nov 19, 2025 and continues through the museum’s listed closing date).
The Album of Plant Families with Wendy Hollender
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical artist Wendy Hollender showcases The Album of Plant Families at the New York Botanical Garden. Through graceful illustrations of 24 plant families, the exhibit blends science and art, inviting visitors to explore plant relationships and the artistry behind her latest book.
Holiday Train Show
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show runs through January, featuring model trains winding through miniature replicas of NYC landmarks set among festive botanical displays.
Museum of Sex New York Is Proud to present Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Museum of Sex
Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes at the Museum of Sex examines how sexual practices, communities and utopian ideals shaped American cults and communes from the 18th century to today through artifacts and archival material.
Joan Semmel: In the Flesh
Fri, 11 Dec 2026
The Jewish Museum
Joan Semmel: In the Flesh at The Jewish Museum in New York showcases the artist’s iconic self-portraits and figurative paintings exploring body, gender, and aging in a major museum exhibition.
Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt
Sat, 9 Jan 2027
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A site-specific exhibition at The Met's Byzantine Crypt presenting contemporary artists who engage with ritual, materiality, and historical memory within a sacred architectural setting.
New York Now: After Dark
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Museum of the City of New York
An exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York highlighting New York's after-dark life and culture through photographs, objects, and interpretive displays.
Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Poster House
Poster House presents “Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple,” a museum exhibition of Crabapple’s posters exploring social and political themes at Poster House in New York.
'Place We Find Ourselves' | A solo exhibition by Artist Jennifer Ahn
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 at 2:00 PM
W83 Ministry Center
Opening Dec 1, 2026 at 7pm, 'Place We Find Ourselves' is a free solo exhibition by Korean-born artist Jennifer Ahn at W83 Ministry Center exploring landscape-inspired works that reflect personal and emotional journeys, on view through Mar 8.
Celebrating the Year of the Horse
Mon, 25 Jan 2027
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Jan 26, 2027 with a special exhibition and programming exploring Lunar New Year traditions and Asian art for visitors of all ages.
Origami Holiday Tree
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
American Museum of Natural History
A seasonal origami holiday tree installation at the American Museum of Natural History running through January, showcasing paper sculptures and family-friendly displays.
Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 5:00 AM
Poster House
Poster House presents "Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld," a capsule exhibition highlighting Strausfeld’s striking poster designs and printwork in a focused museum display.
Before New York: A Traveling Pop-Up Exhibition
Sat, 28 Nov 2026
New York Botanical Garden
Before New York: A Traveling Pop-Up Exhibition invites visitors to see nature as a co-creator of urban life, with immersive installations at the New York Botanical Garden. Explore how natural processes shape cities and daily life in a contemplative, design-forward setting.
Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew
Sun, 30 May 2027
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Flip Sides invites visitors to rethink Korean art across eras and media at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition pairs historical works with contemporary practice, challenging familiar narratives and offering fresh perspectives on Korean aesthetics in a world-class NYC setting.
Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930
Sat, 26 Jun 2027
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art surveying Hindu devotional prints from 1860–1930, highlighting print culture, religious imagery, and colonial-era visual exchange.
The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics
Sat, 7 Aug 2027
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A major exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring the craft, history, and aesthetics of Japanese ceramics from traditional tea wares to contemporary works.