New York Now: Home
The first in an ongoing series of triennial photography exhibitions that will engage themes and issues of the contemporary city.
City of Faith
Look under the surface of New York’s image as a secular city and discover the complex and often surprising relationships that connect religion to public space.
Food in New York
Examine how food creates a powerful social network that binds New Yorkers to each other and with countless others across the globe.
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
New York at Its Core
What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
New York Now: Home
The first in an ongoing series of triennial photography exhibitions that will engage themes and issues of the contemporary city.
Food in New York
Examine how food creates a powerful social network that binds New Yorkers to each other and with countless others across the globe.
City of Faith
Look under the surface of New York’s image as a secular city and discover the complex and often surprising relationships that connect religion to public space.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
New York at Its Core
What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Timescapes
Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
Starlight
This brilliant light installation suspended above the Rotunda is one of the Museum’s most photographed features.
This Is New York
In honor of the centennial of the founding of the Museum of the City of New York, the exhibition explores the many ways that the city has inspired storytelling in film and television, song and poetry, literature, visual and performing arts, and fashion.
Activist New York Online
Connect with issues of activism in the city today, discover a wealth of educational resources and more.
The Greatest Grid
Explore the history of Manhattan’s famous grid of numbered streets and avenues—the largest feat of urban planning in the city's history.
America's Mayor
Learn about the controversial tenure (1966–1973) and dramatic times of New York's 103rd mayor, John V. Lindsay.
Reginald Marsh
Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) is well-known as an American realist painter and printmaker who was based in New York City.
Worth & Mainbocher
Explore the fashion legacy of Worth & Mainbocher.
In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson
Take a behind-the-scenes look at baseball legend Jackie Robinson, including never before seen images of the Brooklyn Dodgers player, the team, and his family.
The Mythic City
Discover stunning black and white photographs of New York City’s iconic skylines and bridges, sleek modern interiors, and signature skyscraper by Samuel H. Gottscho.
Through a Different Lens
Explore the compelling and unusual photographs of New York City created by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick during his time as a staff photographer at Look magazine.
A City Seen
Visit post-World War II New York City through the timeless work of Todd Webb, a photographer who captured the people and places of the city from 1945 -1960.
City as Canvas
Immerse yourself in street art through the collection of Martin Wong, an East Village artist and graffiti art collector. Works include paintings, photographs, and sketches.
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