Latin People News LPN: Museum News, December 2020

We've nearly made it to the end of 2020—now's the time to indulge in some holiday joy and uplift your spirits! Our latest exhibition, The Stettheimer Dollhouse: Up Close, is enchanting visitors and makes for a perfect family outing, while our winter-themed virtual programs provide fun for everyone to enjoy from home.

Whether you're able to spend time in our galleries or engage with us digitally, we are here to keep you in the know on all things NYC! Take a look at the highlights below and visit mcny.org for the latest exhibitions and programs.

Exhibitions

Teressa Marie Valla. Absolutely Essential Eyes. June 18, 2020. Courtesy Teressa Marie Vallar.

New York Responds: The First Six Months

Opening Friday, December 18, New York Responds: The First Six Months looks at the still-unfolding events of 2020 through the eyes of over 100 New Yorkers. This crowd-sourced exhibition presents objects, photographs, videos, and other artworks that document and interpret the COVID pandemic, the racial justice uprisings, and the responses of New Yorkers as they fought to cope, survive, and forge a better future. These powerful artifacts and artworks speak to the dramatic effects of these unprecedented months on the city, its residents, and the dynamics of urban life itself.

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Holiday Highlights

Experience our new exhibitions and visit the ones you may have missed before. The Settheimer Dollhouse: Up Close, is a new installation that highlights this treasure of the Museum. Visitors will be able to view the house, learn about its features, view enlarged images of the tiny details, and discover rarely seen miniature works, among them a print by George Bellows.

Holiday Encores
Beginning December 20 on Instagram

Did you miss live talks with creative New Yorkers? Now is your chance to experience these once more before the year ends. From Simon Doonan to Roz Chast, visit (or revisit) some of our favorite programs this year. If you haven't already, follow us on Instagram (@MuseumOfCityNY) to catch them on IGTV.

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MCNY X PROJECT KID:
Winter-Themed Crafts
Launching Saturday, December 19

Join us for all new virtual art-making sessions! Amanda Kingloff, founder of PROJECT KID, returns with three winter-themed crafts available to stream starting December 19. Get crafty and creative while learning fun facts about NYC history with images from the Museum’s collections. Geared toward families and kids ages 7 and up.

Learn more and register.

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MCNY Shop

Holiday Treats in the Museum Shop

Still looking for last-minute gifts? We've got you covered. Browse our holiday collection or check out the curated selections below for cool, thoughtful gifts that celebrate New York.

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Give your friends and family a gift that will give back year-round. Membership is the best way to experience all that the Museum of the City of New York has to offer.

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In the News

Read all about it! See what they're saying about us in these news stories:

Our Shop was featured in Time Out New York as part of a round-up of perfect Museum gifts.

On November 19, we honored architect Toshiko Mori with the Museum's Louis Auchincloss Prize. Architectural Digest wrote about the event and her storied career.

Dr. Sarah Seidman, Puffin Foundation Curator of Social Activism, was one of the experts who spoke with The Guardian about how Times Square has become a site for artistic expression during the pandemic.

AirMail featured our latest exhibition, The Stettheimer Dollhouse: Up Close, in their monthly culture report.

More Ways to Stay Connected

MCNY Digital is the home for our virtual content. Here you'll find our exhibitions, collections, programs, educational resources, and more content that showcases what makes New York New York.