Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to seek a presidential nomination on a major party ticket and the first Black woman ...

The Museum looks for enthusiastic, energetic, and professional individuals to be part of our team through a variety of opportunities including permanent staff positions, grant-funded positions, ...

Welcome to a snowy wonderland, where famous landmarks and icons of New York City are lovingly recreated in gingerbread. From ice skating in the parks across the five boroughs to department store ...

The Museum of the City of New York's beautifully renovated landmark building on Fifth Avenue's iconic Museum Mile is the perfect venue for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, fundraisers, ...

Your virtual commute to the people, places, and things that make NYC great. We know you miss being out and about in our great metropolis, New York City. So do we. We may not be able to hop on the ...

Peter (Pierre) Minuit (c. 1590-1638) was born in the German town of Wesel. His parents were Walloon (or French-speaking Protestant) refugees who had fled the southern Netherlands when the political ...

Explore the stories of David Ruggles, the Lyons family, Elizabeth Jennings Graham, and Sarah Garnet to learn about their lives, the actions they took to fight for abolition and full emancipation for ...

Please note that the submission deadline has passed for this year's entries. For any additional questions, please email: [email protected]. The Museum of the City of New York is thrilled to ...

Artist Unknown, Petrus Stuyvesant, Date Unknown. Oil on Panel, 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.; New-York Historical Society, 1909.2. Petrus Stuyvesant is best known as New Netherland's longest, most influential, ...

The Museum of the City of New York digital guide. Explore more of New York City from anywhere, anytime with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Discover in-depth ...