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.
Preservation in Progress
This summer, conservator Gary McGowan will work to conserve materials of various media for upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of the City of New York.
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
New York at Its Core
What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
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.
New York at Its Core
What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
Timescapes
Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Preservation in Progress
This summer, conservator Gary McGowan will work to conserve materials of various media for upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of the City of New York.
Starlight
This brilliant light installation suspended above the Rotunda is one of the Museum’s most photographed features.
Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection
Featuring over 250 postcards as well as decorative arts, fashion, photography, drawings, and architectural models, Art Deco City will immerse visitors in the dazzling style which defined the modern city.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
The Greatest Grid
Explore the history of Manhattan’s famous grid of numbered streets and avenues—the largest feat of urban planning in the city's history.
America's Mayor
Learn about the controversial tenure (1966–1973) and dramatic times of New York's 103rd mayor, John V. Lindsay.
Reginald Marsh
Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) is well-known as an American realist painter and printmaker who was based in New York City.
Worth & Mainbocher
Explore the fashion legacy of Worth & Mainbocher.
In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson
Take a behind-the-scenes look at baseball legend Jackie Robinson, including never before seen images of the Brooklyn Dodgers player, the team, and his family.
The Mythic City
Discover stunning black and white photographs of New York City’s iconic skylines and bridges, sleek modern interiors, and signature skyscraper by Samuel H. Gottscho.
Through a Different Lens
Explore the compelling and unusual photographs of New York City created by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick during his time as a staff photographer at Look magazine.
A City Seen
Visit post-World War II New York City through the timeless work of Todd Webb, a photographer who captured the people and places of the city from 1945 -1960.
City as Canvas
Immerse yourself in street art through the collection of Martin Wong, an East Village artist and graffiti art collector. Works include paintings, photographs, and sketches.
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