For Adults

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For Adults Thursday, February 26, 6:00pm

Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Sam Contis

Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Sam Contis.

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For Adults Saturday, March 7, 11:00am

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.

For Adults Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm

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.

For Adults Thursday, April 9, 6:30pm

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.

Two people smiling next to traditional clothing of George Washington

For Adults Thursday, May 7, 6:30pm

Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington

Step into the Revolutionary era through the wardrobe of America’s first president.

For Adults Wednesday, June 17, 6:30pm

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.