First Look Opening Reception: Another Wonderland

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:00pm
Price: Registration required
A painting depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland exploring the exterior of the New York Public Library
From Abram August Champanier’s "Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York," 1938–40, NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine Collection

In this exclusive First Look Opening Reception for our Patrons, enjoy early access to Another Wonderland: Abram Champanier’s Alice Mural before the exhibition opens to the public. The exhibition celebrates the rescue and decades-long restoration of Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York, with the mural panels on view together for the first time in nearly fifty years.  

Light bites and drinks will be served.

Contact developmentdept@mcny.org to register or if you have any questions.

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About the Patron Circle

The Museum of the City of New York’s premier patron group deeply values the Museum’s mission to celebrate, document and interpret the City’s past, present, and future. This engaged group of supporters enjoy an array of benefits including unlimited free admission, Museum discounts, and invitations to our exclusive Uptown After Hours Series, Curator’s Cup High Tea, Annual Leadership Welcome, and other members-only events. 

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Another Wonderland is made possible with leading support from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. Special thanks to advocate, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Thank you to sponsors, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Knapp Family Foundation, M&T Bank, and New York State Council on the Arts. Additional support from The Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation and other generous donors. 

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