Holidays at the Museum

Celebrate the sweetness of the holiday season at the Museum of the City of New York. 

Join us at 103 & 5th—at the tip of Museum Mile—to see our new exhibitions, take part in our festive programs, and find the perfect gift in the Museum Shop or at our Holiday Markets.

What’s On View: See exhibition highlights

What To Do: Shop & Explore 

  • Member Holiday Market—Thursday, November 30 at 6pm. Members only! Special vendors, tours, and exclusive discounts abound! Become a member to take part and get holiday shopping done early with fun New York-themed finds.
  • Capturing Times Square— Saturday, December 2 at 2pm. FREE! Join a conversation with artist Jane Dickson and historian Lynne Sagalyn about what it means to capture Times Square in art and historical narrative. Moderated by James Sanders.
  • Cocktails & Culture: Winter Blast—Thursday, December 14, 6–9pm. Celebrate the holidays in style at MCNY! Spend the evening dancing to DJ tres dos, sipping seasonal cocktails, decorating gingerbread cookies, and exploring our latest exhibitions
  • Stay tuned for more Gingerbread-themed kids activities, coming Tuesday, December 26–Saturday, December 30.

Explore individual events below.

Holiday Schedule:

The Museum is open 10am–5pm Friday–Monday and 10am–9pm Thursday.
In addition, the Museum will be open Tuesday, December 19 & 26, and Wednesday, December 20 & 27.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

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