Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World

Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 

Housing Activism

Learn about a powerful period of rent strikes, tenant mobilizations, and policy reforms that laid the groundwork for housing justice movements still shaping our city today.

The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light

The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.

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