Join & Support
The Museum & You
If you love NYC, you’ll love being a part of the Museum of the City of New York! Ready to make a difference in the future of our vibrant, growing museum? Become a Member or make a donation today.
Become A Member
Free admission year round, discounts on programs, invitations to exclusive events, and more.
Donate
From our founding nearly a century ago, we have chronicled the peaks and valleys of our city’s evolution, providing context for the past and a platform to envision the future. We stand firm in our commitment to being the city's storyteller and always will.
Special Events
Our unforgettable galas and special events support the Museum’s ongoing operations.
Gift Membership
Give your friends and family the gift of membership! Members receive discounts on ticketed programs, invitations to Member-only events, and so much more.
Other Ways to Support
Starlight Circle
Members provide essential support and receive exclusive benefits.
Corporate Membership
Align your company with one of New York’s most treasured and dynamic cultural institutions.
Urban Design Council
Explore trends and innovations in New York’s built environment with your peers.
Planned Giving
Provide a lasting legacy by including the Museum in your estate planning.
Upcoming Events
Chancellor’s Day: NYC @ Home through Photography, Literature, and the Arts
In this free, full-day professional learning program inspired by "New York Now: Home A Photography Triennial", take part in hands-on workshops that feed your creativity and leave with activities you can use in the classroom.
Documenting Intimacy: Self, Family, Community
What does it mean to document intimacy? New York Now exhibiting artists discuss how they photograph themselves, their family histories, and their chosen families and communities.
StoryTime @ MCNY: Happy Birthday, MCNY!
Welcome to Storytime @ MCNY! Join us every Friday for free New York City-inspired, picture-book readings for families and caretakers with children from ages 18 months to 5 years.
