Changing the Face of Democracy
Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.
Past Exhibitions
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Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection
Called a "must-see" by the Associated Press, and featuring over 250 postcards as well as decorative arts, fashion, photography, and architectural models, Art Deco City immerses visitors in the dazzling style which defined the modern city.
Gingerbread NYC
It's time for the annual Great Borough Bake-Off! We invited bakers from across the five boroughs to design New York City-inspired gingerbread creations.
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
This Is New York
In honor of the Museum’s centennial, this exhibition, which spans a full city block, is organized around the types of urban spaces where the stories of New York are told.
Four Seasons of Central Park
These four quietly iconic watercolors by Frederick Brosen capture a year in some of the most historic places in this verdant urban masterpiece.
People, Place, and Influence
Delve into the founding mission for the Museum by highlighting key aspects of this unique collection.
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.
New York Now: Home
The first in an ongoing series of triennial photography exhibitions that will engage themes and issues of the contemporary city.
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off
It's our first-ever Great Borough Bake-off! We invited bakeries and bakers from each borough to design New York City-inspired gingerbread creations.
Celebrating the City
A moving celebration of the power of photography to capture New York and New Yorkers featuring Robert Frank and William Klein.
