New York Now: Home Artists Profile: Anders Jones
A look at the work of Anders Jones currently on view in the exhibition "New York Now: Home."
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The Origins of Window Shopping in New York City
The time-honored tradition of window shopping truly comes alive during the holiday season, when retailers pull out all of the stops to make their window displays ever more eye-catching, festive and uplifting. But where, and when, did window shopping become a part of consumer behavior?
Holiday Traditions and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Some of the things we consider Thanksgiving staples, like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, weren't originally part of the holiday at all.
Marathon Miranda
Many classic children’s (and adult) books prominently feature New York City. In the coming months, we will be looking at a few of these titles. As we immerse ourselves in the lives of these characters and their fictional urban life, we’ll explore items from our collections, taking a virtual walk through the actual city streets. Today, we focus on Marathon Miranda.
Sunday Walking Tours
Did you know? The Museum used to provide public walking tours around NYC. Organized geographically, and sometimes thematically, these tours were one of our many Public Programs for more than a decade. Follow along with us as we dive into our institution's history.
The LOOK Magazine Collection Processing Project Wraps Up
Highlights of the LOOK Collection as the NEH processing project concludes
Harriet the Spy
Many classic children’s (and adult) books prominently feature New York City. In the coming months, we will be looking at a few of these titles. As we immerse ourselves in the lives of these characters and their fictional urban life, we’ll explore items from our collections, taking a virtual walk through the actual city streets. Today we start with one of the great ones, Harriet the Spy.
John Vachon for Look Magazine: The Brooklyn Nobody Knows
Look assigned Vachon to the story “Brooklyn Nobody Knows” on September 21, 1948; it was published in the January 18, 1949 issue. By focusing on cultural institutions and figures, nightlife, historic landmarks, and civil engineering projects, Vachon’s photographs presented Brooklyn as on par with its more popularly represented neighbor, Manhattan.
Another Side to Coney Island: Hattie Mckeever and Her Waxworks
The museum’s LOOK Magazine collection is full of fascinating photographs of midcentury New York and the people who lived and spent time in it. Some were well-known at the time and remain household names; others were living quieter lives, although often no less interesting.
Our East Harlem Home
East Harlem has been home to the Museum of the City of New York since 1932. Find out what makes this neighborhood so special.