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Exhibition Highlights
He Built This City
Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Featured Programs
Irish New York: Art, Culture, and the City
Experience the artistry and culture of Irish New York at a daylong festival showcasing the city’s rich Irish roots and dynamic present.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City
Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.
Fashion of the Gilded Age
Step into the world of Gilded Age New York through the spectacle of women’s fashion, where lavish gowns signaled wealth, status, and social ambition.
Family STEAM Workshop: Building the City with The GIANT Room - March 14
Come explore the history of some of NYC’s most iconic sites through hands-on STEAM activities!
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
Step into the Revolutionary era through the wardrobe of America’s first president.
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
The Museum of the City of New York will honor the history, art, popular culture, and vibrant spirit of the greatest city in the world at the 2026 Gotham Dreams Gala.
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Educators
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