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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
For 100 years, the Museum has served as a champion for New York City and its people. Support MCNY and help us celebrate, welcome, and tell New York's stories for another 100 years.
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
New York on Film: A Thousand and One
Join us for a screening of A Thousand and One (A. V. Rockwell, 2023, 114 mins)
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 11
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
Poetry as Pedagogy: Jazz and Poetry: Avant-Gardes of Resistance
This workshop will focus on the importance of jazz traditions for New York poetry and politics, exploring the interrelation between resistance music and poetry and how we can use both forms of media to more deeply engage our students.