Strange Discoveries
The collection of the Museum of the City of New York is filled with unexpected wonderful surprises!
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![Black text on white background reads “I [Heart] NY More Than Ever.” The bright red heart symbol has a black bruise along the lower left edge.](https://www.mcny.org/sites/default/files/styles/mcny_col_3_thumbnail/public/2019_27_3.jpg?itok=txbk34Ej)
Milton Glaser and I [heart] New York
A tribute to celebrated graphic designer Milton Glaser, who created the iconic I [heart] NY logo. A selection of his works were recently added to the Museum’s Ephemera Collection, and several reflect cultural and social movements of the late 20th and early 21st century.
Teachers Explore Data and the Census
Earlier this year, educators spent a day at the Museum investigating strategies to bring data to life in the classroom.
Looking Back on the 30th Anniversary of New York City History Day
Culminating in a day-long competition held each spring, New York City History Day is a program that brings hundreds of middle and high school students from across the city to the Museum to present original historical research on topics of their choosing. Now marking it's 30th anniversary at the Museum, what is the history of History Day?
A Native Talk on Urban Indian
Education & Marketing intern Stephanie Luciano interviews Educators and Curators to learn more about the history of Native Americans in New York City.
Questionable ideas in transportation
A look at the Passenger Belt Conveyor, or “Carveyor”, subway system proposed in 1951 to replace the 42nd Street Shuttle between Grand Central and Times Square
MCNY on the Road
The Museum of the City of New York has sent many of our exhibitions on the road and across the ocean! And our registrars travel with them every step of the way.
Getting Dressed: Gilded Age Tea Dress
In the second episode of Getting Dressed, our behind-the-scenes series in the Museum's costume storage collection, we take a closer look at an opulent tea gown that's absolutely bursting with color and personality.
Getting Dressed: Gilded Age Afternoon Dress
Go behind the scenes of the Museum's costume collection to take a closer look at an extravagant Gilded Age frock, and get to know the New York City woman who wore the dress.
Behind the Barrier: Deinstallations & Rotations
Deinstallation of objects takes just as much planning and care as installation. Go behind the scenes with one of our registrars see what happens after an exhibition closes.