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Mitchell Hartman, “Defiant” 2020 © Mitchell Hartman
City Arts Wednesday, April 1, 2020

#CovidStoriesNYC

We invite everyone to share photos—taken from an appropriately socially-distanced perspective—documenting personal experiences during this challenging time. Post those images on Instagram using the hashtag #CovidStoriesNYC, and tag @museumofcityny.
Black and White photograph of a man and woman standing on a roof, facing the camera. The woman has her arms crossed, the man holds a hand up to his temple.
City Arts Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Collecting New York's Music Stories

The Museum's exhibitions have shared stories of the world’s most influential metropolis. our most recent exhibition, "Collecting New York's Stories: Stuyvesant to Sid Vicious" features highlights drawn from hundreds of additions to the Museum’s permanent collection over the past three years, including photographs that will intrigue anyone who appreciates music legends who have made their mark on the city throughout the years.
The girls ran a mini marathon, not the New York City Marathon, but remember to cheer for this year’s Marathon runners!
City Arts Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Marathon Miranda

Many classic children’s (and adult) books prominently feature New York City. In the coming months, we will be looking at a few of these titles. As we immerse ourselves in the lives of these characters and their fictional urban life, we’ll explore items from our collections, taking a virtual walk through the actual city streets. Today, we focus on Marathon Miranda.
A ballerina in costume reclines on cushions with a stylized peacock tail fanned out behind her.
City Arts Monday, October 21, 2019

Dancing Across New York

To celebrate World Ballet Day on Wednesday, October 23, the Museum is looking back through its collections of ballet related photographs, drawings, and ephemera to share.
An older woman looks at the camera while surrounded by wax heads she created
City Arts Monday, May 6, 2019

Another Side to Coney Island: Hattie Mckeever and Her Waxworks

The museum’s LOOK Magazine collection is full of fascinating photographs of midcentury New York and the people who lived and spent time in it. Some were well-known at the time and remain household names; others were living quieter lives, although often no less interesting.
Playbill theatre program for The First, 1981 at the Martin Beck Theatre.
City Arts Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Baseball on Stage

Baseball season is here! As fans prepare themselves for 162 games of ebullient triumph or searing disappointment, let us take a moment to revisit America’s pastime in a different arena, the Broadway stage.