The Museum of the City of New York's collection of over 1.5 million objects and images is available to researchers by appointment. Please see the link to the right for more information on the Museum's research policies.
Please note that we cannot accept unsolicited donations of materials.
Please note that we cannot accept unsolicited donations of materials.
Costumes and Textiles
Over 27,000 garments and accessories worn by New Yorkers, from the 17th century to the present.
Decorative Arts
Extensive holdings of New York made or owned decorative arts and furniture dating from the 17th century to the 20th.
Paintings and Sculpture
Artistic interpretations of the city's people and places, including city views and portraits of New Yorkers.
Prints and Photographs
More than half a million views of the city, tracing the changing urban environment.
Theater
New York City theater from the 18th century to the present.
Toys
More than 10,000 toys and amusements used by New Yorkers from the colonial period to the present.
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RESEARCH POLICIES
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RIGHTS & REPRODUCTIONS
Images from the collections of the Museum can be ordered for personal, scholarly, or commercial use. Objects may also be licensed for commercial products.