New York Now: After Dark

The Museum of the City of New York’s photography collection is a cornerstone of our mission to document and celebrate the dynamic story of New York City. Spanning from 1840 to the present day, the collection is housed in a state-of-the-art facility and serves as an unparalleled visual record of the city’s transformation across nearly two centuries. In 2023, the Museum launched the Photography Triennial, a bold and forward-looking initiative dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary photography. The Triennial amplifies the voices of photographers who are capturing the vibrancy and complexity of New York today—its people, streetscapes, cultures, and contradictions.

Through the lens of photography, the Triennial explores the city’s present while engaging with its rich history and imagining its future. Each iteration invites the public to see New York anew, sparking dialogue around the social, political, and aesthetic issues that shape urban life.

Scheduled to open to the public on November 20, 2026, New York Now: After Dark will explore the vibrant and multifaceted nightlife of New York City through the lens of contemporary photography. The Museum invites amateur and professional photographers to submit images or videos for consideration for inclusion. Please see here for more information on the open call, which ends on August 11, 2025.