Events
What's happening
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
Step into the Revolutionary era through the wardrobe of America’s first president.
Member Tour of The Occupied City
Explore The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution in this exclusive tour only open to members.
A Divided City: Revolutionary-Era New York and the Politics of Polarization
Join us for a discussion exploring how allegiances during the American Revolution were shaped not only by political principle, but also by social class, commerce, rivalry, ethnicity, and the demands of survival.
Pickles, Pastrami, and Pop
Join us for Pickles, Pastrami, and Pop, a festival celebrating three icons of New York City's food culture.
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
Behind the Surface: Conserving WPA Murals
Get an intimate look at the decades-long conservation and restoration of Abram Champanier's Alice Mural, a major New Deal–era mural commissioned through the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project in this discussion with the curators and partners.
Family Program: Build Upper Manhattan LEGO Event
Let’s build Upper Manhattan using 100,000 LEGO Blocks!
Exhibitions
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.