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Jump to navigation Open Sat & Sun, 10am–6pm; Mon, Thurs, & Fri 10am–5pm. Get Tickets Now. Visit Exhibitions MCNY Digital Events Stories Collections About the Collections Explore Collections Rights & Reproductions Collections Policies Learn Learn with MCNY Family and Community Educators Students Field Trips About the FAO Schwarz Education Center Join & Support Join & Support Membership Donate Corporate Memberships Planned Giving Starlight Circle Abbott Circle Centennial Shop Venue Rentals Purchase Tickets Donate Now Search Go English Español Français 中文 日本語 한국어 Português MCNY Home Toggle Language Toggle Search Toggle Nav Now on view! Preservation in Progress Get a rare glimpse of restoration happening live as we preserve one of the most significant items in the Museum’s collection: Samuel Bell Waugh’s massive painting "The Bay and Harbor of New York." On View Byzantine Bembé Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega. On View This Is New York In honor of the Museum’s centennial, this exhibition, which spans a full city block, is organized around the types of urban spaces where the stories of New York are told. On View Four Seasons of Central Park These four quietly iconic watercolors by Frederick Brosen capture a year in some of the most historic places in this verdant urban masterpiece. Coming soon! 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. 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St. , Open Sat & Sun 10–6, Mon, Thur, & Fri 10–5 Visit MCNY on Instagram Visit MCNY on TikTok Visit MCNY on Facebook Visit MCNY on Threads Visit MCNY on Youtube Sign up for our mailing list Purchase Tickets Donate Now Weekends @ MCNY From swing dance to painting lessons, Weekend plans are made at MCNY. Events Wednesday, May 15, 9:30am Hidden Voices: AAPI Heritage Month - Session 2 This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about three New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5. Events Saturday, May 18, 11:00am NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 18 Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story. MCNY City As Canvas Collection Introducing The Museum of the City of New York’s street art inspired lifestyle collection: City as Canvas – a new line of apparel, accessories, and​ gifts. Browse the Collection Hidden Voices: PRIDE Month This June, celebrate PRIDE Month by learning about three LGBTQ+ New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5. Learn More Centennial The Museum of the City of New York is celebrating 100 years as New York’s storyteller. Learn More Host an Event The Museum’s beautiful spaces are perfect for non-profit fundraisers, corporate events, weddings, film shoots, and more! Learn More Group Experiences Dive into our collections and exhibitions with customizable experiences for groups and small parties, led by Museum scholars and curators Book Now MCNY logo in black and white View map of MCNY address, 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St. Open Sat & Sun 10–6, Mon, Thur, & Fri 10–5 Become a Member @MuseumOfCityNY on Twitter VISIT US EXHIBITIONS EVENTS STORIES EDUCATION COLLECTIONS JOIN & SUPPORT SHOP VENUE RENTAL GROUP TOURS Visit MCNY on Instagram Visit MCNY on TikTok Visit MCNY on Facebook Visit MCNY on Threads Visit MCNY on Youtube Sign up for our mailing list Follow Us ABOUT FAQ CONTACT PRESS ROOM EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH LICENSING PRIVACY STATEMENT ©2024 Museum of the City of New York all rights...