RR NY
Chelsea Hotel depicted by Gingerbread
Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.
Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse

Robert Rauschenberg’s New York

Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.

Gingerbread NYC

Discover a miniature frosted cityscape as professional and amateur bakers from across the five boroughs design edible creations that celebrate New York City.

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 

The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light

The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.

New York at Its Core

What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise and consider its future in our changing world.

Exhibitions On View

RR New York
Through April 19, 2026

Robert Rauschenberg’s New York

Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
Chelsea Hotel depicted by Gingerbread
Through January 19, 2026

Gingerbread NYC

Discover a miniature frosted cityscape as professional and amateur bakers from across the five boroughs design edible creations that celebrate New York City.
Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.
Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 
Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse
Through January 19, 2026

The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light

The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
A group of men, women, and children during a rent strike in Harlem.
Ongoing

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.
Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.
Through February 8, 2026

Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Ongoing

New York at Its Core

What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise and consider its future in our changing world.
Two women watching films
Through January 19, 2026

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.
Visitors watching the Timescapes film in a theater at the Museum of the City of New York
Ongoing

Timescapes

Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
View of the Starlight installation at the Museum of the City of New York
Ongoing

Starlight

This brilliant light installation suspended above the Rotunda is one of the Museum’s most photographed features.
Macken's Model
Opens February 12, 2026

He Built This City

Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.
Occupied City 2
Opens May 1, 2026

The Occupied City

This immersive exhibition that transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.
Gottscho
November 20, 2026 - April 25, 2027

New York Now: After Dark

Opening to the public on November 20, 2026, "New York Now: After Dark" will explore the vibrant and multifaceted nightlife of New York City through the lens of contemporary photography.

A group of marchers hold signs protesting the demolition and renovation of Penn Station
Ongoing

Activist New York Online

Connect with issues of activism in the city today, discover a wealth of educational resources, and more.
Planning map for the New York City grid system. The map shows all of Manhattan, with the streets and parks labeled.
Ongoing

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.
Mayor John Lindsay is cheered by crowds at Flatlands
Ongoing

America's Mayor

Learn about the controversial tenure (1966–1973) and dramatic times of New York's 103rd mayor, John V. Lindsay.
Women window shopping
Ongoing

Reginald Marsh

Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) is well-known as an American realist painter and printmaker who was based in New York City.
Image of two evening dresses, left gold and made by Maison worth, right black and red and made by Mainbocher.
Ongoing

Worth & Mainbocher

Explore the fashion legacy of Worth & Mainbocher.

Jackie Robinson stands ready to bat in a crowded stadium
Traveling

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.
Traveling

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.
Taken in a mirror’s reflection, a woman uses a compact mirror to apply makeup, while photographer stands behind her watching
Traveling

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 group of children and teenagers hold hands in a circle as they run around a playground sprinkler
Traveling

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.

Our Exhibition Catalogs

Our Exhibition Catalogs