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The Museum & You
If you love NYC, you’ll love being a part of the Museum of the City of New York! Ready to make a difference in the future of our vibrant, growing museum? Become a Member or make a donation today.
Become A Member
Free admission year round, discounts on programs, invitations to exclusive events, and more.
Donate
For 100 years, the Museum has served as a champion for New York City and its people. Support MCNY and help us celebrate, welcome, and tell New York's stories for another 100 years.
Special Events
Our unforgettable galas and special events support the Museum’s ongoing operations.
Gift Membership
Give your friends and family the gift of membership! Members receive discounts on ticketed programs, invitations to Member-only events, and so much more.
Other Ways to Support
Patron Circle
Members provide essential support and receive exclusive benefits.
Corporate Membership
Align your company with one of New York’s most treasured and dynamic cultural institutions.
Legacy Society
Provide a lasting legacy by including the Museum in your estate planning.
Upcoming Events
Family Workshop: Move to the Music: Bhangra
Celebrate and experience the power of dance by exploring the history, culture, and communities behind the dance style Bhangra through a family-friendly interactive lesson led by South Asian, woman-founded performing arts organization Ajna Dance Company!
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
