Founded in 1939, the Museums Council of New York City is a networking association for the staff of 115 cultural institutions across five boroughs.

New York City
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#OnThisDay in 1963, Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr. delivered his speech at the #MarchOnWashington. 60+ years later, his question remains: How do we turn the promise of liberty into reality for all? See an advance copy in #ThePromiseOfLiberty through Sept. 27! bit.ly/x-promise-of-liberty
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OUT: reading by the pool. 🌊 IN: reading in the pool. 🌊 . . . [Reading the Eagle in the Steeplechase pool], 1948, CONE_0331 [Reading the Daily News in Steeplechase pool], circa 1955, CONE_0325
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Before social media, there were #Broadsides—the posters and headlines of their day. 📜 Discover the history of these fascinating printed sheets in our latest #CollectionsChronicles #blog, featuring a 1918 broadside advocating for #VotesForWomen. bit.ly/x-broadside
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To the beach! This photo by Raoul Froger-Doudemont brings us to Coney Island (or possibly another beach?) circa 1900, but this beach scene looks like it could have taken place yesterday: bklynlib.org/4vBXe5R . . . FROG_0031; Raoul Froger-Doudement photograph collection
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Newly processed! An anonymous album containing 146 sepia-toned circa 1930s photographs mostly taken in and around the Brooklyn Navy Yard of ships, waterfront views, and people: bklynlib.org/4fqkCOM . . . circa 1930s, sepia photographic prints; Navy yard photo album, CBHM.0040
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Hey NYC 👋 Remember we're open until 9 PM today for Late Summer Wednesdays. Grab a drink after work and browse the galleries!
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Join us for a Summer Gathering on Thurs., July 16, 6:30–8:30 PM at the South Street Seaport Museum! Enjoy guided #exhibition tours, light refreshments, and #networking with colleagues from across #NYCMuseum community. Register today! 🎟️: eventbrite.com/e/summer-exhi…
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If you've come by this month, you may have noticed the artist Esteban Cabeza de Baca at work. His mural "Ancestral Dreams" draws on the United Farm Workers movement and a lifetime of advocacy for migrant communities. For the second annual MoMA PS1 Plaza Mural, Esteban imagines the wall splitting open onto another world that consists of a black eagle, a sunburst, prayer beads, and the Three Sisters. Opening June 25.
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Join us in recognizing #Juneteenth, a day to honor the past, reflect on the enduring significance of freedom, and celebrate strength, joy, and unity. The broken chains at Lady Liberty’s feet remind us of the importance of freedom for all. #StatueOfLiberty #LadyLiberty #USHistory
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The Met commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—the founding document of the United States of America—with a special installation, events, and performances. On July 4, join us for: 🥁 A high-energy performance by the Brooklyn United Marching Band on The Met’s iconic steps. 🎶 A choral meditation with five-time Grammy-nominated Clarion Choir and Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet for "the national anthems," a moving work by David Lang that reflects on national identity and finding common ground. 💡 Learn more → met.org/4enkP3u
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Tomorrow marks the start of Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with NYPL. The Library is celebrating Pride Month throughout June. Discover book recommendations, join us for free online events, explore illuminating resources, and much more—for all ages. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4o0TqJk
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Neue Galerie New York is closed for Summer 2026. To ensure the ongoing vitality of our institution, we are undertaking enhancements to our historic building to promote sustainability and improve the visitor experience on every level. 1/3
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Celebrate young creativity at the Borough Arts Festival on May 29-31, as student artists from Pre-K through 12 showcase nearly 200 inspiring 2D and 3D artworks. Discover a vibrant exhibition celebrating the talent of NYC public schools. Buy Tickets: bit.ly/4toPEud
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Its #NationalEndangeredSpeciesDay! #Dolphins are some of the ocean smartest (and most playful) swimmers but they still need our help. This #painting from our collection shows a few catching a wave under Wavertree’s bow. Let’s keep our oceans a place where #MarineLife can thrive!
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Calling science lovers of all ages! Visit us at @HudsonRiverPark's free SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival on Saturday, May 16. We’re excited to be a part of this special annual event that welcomes everyone to explore NYC’s coastal waters, meet wildlife critters up close, dive into local research and more! Our team will explore how submarines work, and participants will have the chance to build their own submersible vessel! 📍: #HRPK’s Pier 84 at W 44 St. 📅: Saturday, May 16 ⏰: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4uJBMMm
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Cinema and the X-ray were developed concurrently, debuting publicly within days of one another. Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body, traces their illuminating intersections, and more, with works from 1891 to 2025. Learn more & visit: movingimage.org/event/overex…
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Now Open → A Year with Children 2026 🎨 This exhibition features works created by students in grades two through six who participate in Learning Through Art (LTA), the Guggenheim New York’s artist-in-residence program in New York City public schools. LTA partners teaching artists with classroom educators in each of the city’s five boroughs to design projects that connect art and ideas to their classroom studies. "A Year with Children 2026" is organized by Chitra Ramalingam, Director, Academic Engagement, and Michelle Wohlgemuth Cooper, Senior Manager, School Programs. "Learning Through Art" and "A Year with Children 2026" are generously supported by Lavazza Group and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Photos: Ariel Williams
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