Museum of the City of New York
museumHistoric museum on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile housed in a landmark Georgian‑style building, serving both as a cultural institution and an event venue. Event spaces accommodate up to about 200 seated and 500 standing and are known for the Rotunda, Marble Court, terraces, and rotating special exhibitions.
Upcoming Events (46)
Printing Nueva York
Printing Nueva York at the Museum of the City of New York examines the history and influence of print culture and graphic arts in New York’s Latino communities through prints, posters, and archival material.
Build Upper Manhattan LEGO Workshop
Hands-on family LEGO workshop at the Museum of the City of New York where kids and families build Upper Manhattan–themed models inspired by the museum's collections.
Family STEAM Workshop: Building the City with The GIANT Room - April 8
Hands-on Family STEAM Workshop at the Museum of the City of New York on Apr 8 where kids and adults build a model city using The GIANT Room materials to explore architecture, design, and urban planning.
Fashion of the Gilded Age
An illustrated lecture at the Museum of the City of New York on April 9, 2026, exploring fashion, costume and social history of the Gilded Age.
Global City Food Series: Stuffed Edition
Explore stuffed foods from around the world in this installment of the Global City Food Series at the Museum of the City of New York. The 5:30 pm program blends culinary demonstrations, a guided tasting, and a concise talk on how stuffing traditions reflect global city life and identity.
She Pivots Live Podcast Recording Featuring Mandy Gonzalez
Attend a live recording of the She Pivots podcast featuring Mandy Gonzalez at the Museum of the City of New York. A candid, career-focused conversation about pivots, resilience, and creativity in an iconic NYC venue, with audience Q&A.
Robert Rauschenberg’s 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.
The Occupied City
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.
Another Wonderland
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.
Songs 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.
Halumii Ktapihna
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.
New York Now: After Dark
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.
Activist New York
Explore activism in New York City's history through this museum exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.
He Built This City
Explore Joe Macken's monumental handmade model of New York City at the Museum of the City of New York.
In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson
Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York exploring Jackie Robinson's dugout life and legacy.
Reginald Marsh
Exhibition of Reginald Marsh at the Museum of the City of New York.
The Greatest Grid
The Greatest Grid exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York explores Manhattan's street grid and urban planning history.
Through a Different Lens
A photography exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York exploring diverse perspectives through a different lens.
Worth & Mainbocher
A museum exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York exploring the Worth and Mainbocher fashion houses and their impact on couture.
Starlight
Starlight is a museum exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.
He Built This City: Joe Macken's Model
Explore Joe Macken’s monumental handmade model of New York City and discover the visionary effort behind one of the most ambitious city models.
Get Tickets for "He Built This City: Joe Macken's Model"
Discover Joe Macken’s monumental handmade model of New York City at the Museum of the City of New York, exploring the artist’s ambitious vision and detailed urban artistry.
Reginald Marsh
Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York presenting Reginald Marsh’s paintings and drawings that capture lively 20th‑century New York street and social scenes.
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Timescapes
Timescapes, a museum exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, explores how time is captured in photography and visual storytelling.
A City Seen
Exhibition 'A City Seen' at the Museum of the City of New York exploring urban life through city imagery.
America's Mayor
Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York examining the life and impact of America's Mayor through artifacts and historical context.
New York at Its Core
A curated exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York exploring the heart and history of New York City.
Raise Your Voice
Raise Your Voice at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring New Yorkers' civic engagement and public expression through photography, oral histories and multimedia works.
Raise Your Voice
Explore how voices shaped history in Raise Your Voice, a museum exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.
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The Mythic City
A Museum of the City of New York exhibition exploring mythic visions of New York's urban identity.
Visit Us at the Museum Today
Visit the Museum of the City of New York to explore exhibitions and programs that highlight the city's history, culture, and creative life for visitors of all ages.
The Greatest Grid
The Greatest Grid is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that examines the history, design and impact of NYC's street grid through maps, photographs and artifacts.
A City Seen
A City Seen is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York exploring visual perspectives on the city through photography and historical urban imagery.
Activist New York
Activist New York is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that traces the city's history of grassroots activism and social movements through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.
America's Mayor
Museum of the City of New York exhibition exploring the life, public image, and legacy of a prominent New York City mayor through artifacts, photos, and historical context.
He Built This City
Explore Joe Macken’s monumental handmade model of New York City at the Museum of the City of New York and discover the vision, craft, and urban history behind one of the most ambitious city models ever created.
In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson
Explore Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy at the Museum of the City of New York in 'In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson', featuring artifacts, photos and stories that trace his baseball career and impact on civil rights and American culture.
New York at Its Core
New York at Its Core is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that explores the city's history, urban development, and cultural identity through objects, photographs, and interpretive displays.
Starlight
Starlight at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring the cultural and visual meanings of starlight and nighttime in the city through artworks, photographs, and historical objects.
Through a Different Lens
Through a Different Lens at the Museum of the City of New York is a photography exhibition presenting alternative photographic perspectives on the city’s people, places, and histories.
Timescapes
Timescapes at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition that explores urban change and the passage of time through city imagery, maps and multimedia, revealing New York’s evolving landscapes and histories.
The Mythic City
The Mythic City at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring urban myths and imaginative representations of New York through art, objects, and historical interpretation.
Worth & Mainbocher
Museum of the City of New York exhibition showcasing the couture legacy of Worth and Mainbocher through historic garments, photographs, and archival materials.
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