The 2024 Holiday Season

Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season at the Museum of the City of New York. Join us at 103 & 5th—at the top of Museum Mile—to see our new exhibitions, take part in our festive programs, and find the perfect gift in the Museum Shop. 

What's On View: Exhibition Highlights

• Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off presents gingerbread displays by New York amateur and professional bakers on the theme of “Iconic New York." Through January 12
• Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection explores how New York City was transformed into a cultural capital during the interwar years. Through February 17
• Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega showcases the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega. Through January 6
• The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light heralds the return of a beloved object to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project. Opens November 22
• Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection illuminates the evolution of graffiti art from the streets to the galleries. Opens November 22

Explore all exhibitions. 

What To Do: Shop & Explore 

• The Museum Shop: Your one-stop shop for products inspired by New York City's history, art, and culture is the best place for holiday gifts. 
• Gingerbread NYC Community Day—Saturday, December 7 from 1–4:00pm: Join us on this special day to see (and smell!) gingerbread creations highlighting iconic New York structures. Throughout the event enjoy snacks, kids activities, and… a special guest appearance by Santa! Register here.
• The League of Kitchens Cookbook—Saturday, December 7 at 1:00pm: Celebrate the launch of The League of Kitchens Cookbook, a vibrant collection of recipes and culinary wisdom from immigrant women across the globe. Register here. 
• New York on Film: Beat Street—Saturday, December 14 at 2:00pm: Set against the holiday season and culminating on New Year's Eve, this iconic film captures the heart of 1980s New York City, featuring cameos from hip-hop legends, showcasing the artistry of breakdancing, graffiti art, DJing, and MCing that defined an era. Register here.
• NYC Discovery Lab – Winter Traditions— Saturdays and Sundays in December from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.: Learn about the wintertime traditions of New Yorkers past and present every weekend in December with drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 and their grownups. Free with Museum Admission
• Winter Break Week—Friday, December 27–Monday, December 30 from 11:00 am–4:00 pm. Celebrate the season with art activities, musical performances, and holiday film screenings for children of all ages and their families to enjoy. Drop-in activities every day. Free with Museum Admission 

The Museum is Open: Mon-Fri 10-5  |  Sat-Sun 10-6        

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

The Museum is grateful to its supporters. 

Lead funding for Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection has been provided by UNIQLO, with additional support provided by Elizabeth Belfer. Support for this exhibition is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. 

Generous funding for Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection has been provided by Leonard A. Lauder, with additional support from Ronay and Richard Menschel.

Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega is made possible in part by the Mellon Foundation.

Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support has been provided by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Dobkin Family Foundation, Ltd., the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Fund at Fidelity Charitable, and An Anonymous Family Foundation.

MCNY’s exhibitions and programs are also made possible through the generous support of Matt and Marisa Brown, the Charina Endowment Fund, James G. Dinan and Elizabeth R. Miller, Global Emerging Markets (GEM), the Thompson Family Foundation, and Heather and William Vrattos.