Image of curator Lilly Tuttle at clear podium with text logo "Museum of the City of New York"
The cover of "Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond" features the bold title "Zephyr" along with graffiti tags, splashes of red paint, and phrases like "The vandals are in control" and "Underground Art," showcasing a vibrant street-art style.
Top row (left to right): Sandra Bloodworth, Cecilia Alemani, Saya Woolfalk. Bottom row (left to right): Derrick Fordjour, Jean Cooney.
The words "New York on Film" in black text on top of two overlapping light green circles.
A woman in a flowing white dress appears to float or fall gracefully in a dimly lit urban nightscape, viewed from above.

[SOLD OUT] The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle

Join us for The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Curator, Lilly Tuttle.

Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond

Join us for a conversation with graffiti artist and author ZEPHYR as he delves into his latest book, Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond.

The Role and Influence of Art in Three Major Public Spaces

Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the importance of Public Art in our city.

New York on Film

Our series of monthly film screenings, complete with themed happy hours and special introductions!

New York on Film: The Manhattan Alien Abduction

Don't miss this binge-screening of Netflix's The Manhattan Alien Abduction!

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6
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A mosaic of a woman with a red skirt.
December 8, 2023 - January 6, 2025

Byzantine Bembé

Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
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Through July 20, 2025

Changing the Face of Democracy

Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.
A depiction of Yorkville businesses in gingerbread
November 8, 2024 - January 12, 2025

Gingerbread NYC

It's time for the annual Great Borough Bake-Off! We invited bakers from across the five boroughs to design New York City-inspired gingerbread creations.
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