Trays, Cavities, and Guillotines
Objects are always coming and going at the Museum. See how our registrars ensure safe travels for art and artifacts.
Behind-the-Scenes
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The Hunt
What happens when an object's lender can't be found? Read the bittersweet story about how a registrar tracked down the doll's rightful owner 30 years later.
How to Curate an Interactive History Exhibition in 11 Easy Steps
The curator of Rhythm & Power: Salsa in New York shares his experience putting together this vibrant exploration of salsa in NYC.
Summer at the Museum
Education intern Stephanie Luciano describes what she learned about herself while teaching kids at the Museum this summer.
Photographing Muslims in New York
Photographer Robert Gerhardt, whose work is featured in Muslim in New York, shares his experiences documenting Muslim American communities.
Museum Architect Apprentice Program
The Museum recently hosted an apprenticeship program with the World Science Festival for kids ages 8–13 to explore the role of parks in cities.
The Sounds of Patriotism
Posters weren’t the only form of propaganda during the Great War. We take a look at how music in the United States was inspired by the war in Europe.
The Life Cycle of a Loan
Follow the journey an object takes when borrowed by another institution—from conservation and shipping to deinstallation and its return home.
The Beheading of President Andrew Jackson
Learn about the fascinating story behind the decapitation of President Andrew Jackson’s figurehead on the U.S.S. Constitution.
Fort George Amusement Park
Come along for the ride as we take a look back at an amusement park that stood on the northernmost tip of Manhattan over a century ago.