Museum of the City of New York

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Historic 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.

Museum of the City of New York, 1220, 5th Avenue, Manhattan Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10029, United States
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Art~6 events/monthUSD 10–25

Upcoming Events (5)

The Occupied City

Thu, 30 Apr 2026atAll day

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

Fri, 5 Jun 2026atAll day

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.

1525 USD

Songs of New York

Sat, 1 Aug 2026atAll day

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

Thu, 24 Sept 2026atAll day

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

Thu, 19 Nov 2026atAll day

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.