Museum Mile Festival 2026

Join us at the Museum of the City of New York and our neighboring cultural gems along Museum Mile for an unforgettable evening!

✨ FREE Entry from 6–9 p.m. on this special day, welcoming visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in our vibrant exhibitions and experience New York City's rich art, history, pop culture, and civic life.

🔍 Explore our latest exhibitions:

• The Occupied City (Opens June 6)
• Another Wonderland (Opens May 1)

🚪 Doors will be wide open at each participating museum for free admission throughout the evening. Check each museum’s website for detailed programming information!

📜 A brief history of Museum Mile: Established in 1978, this festival has heightened public awareness of its member institutions while promoting robust support for the arts—serving as an inspiring model for similar events worldwide.

🎨 Participating Institutions:

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Neue Galerie New York
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
• The Jewish Museum
• Museum of the City of New York
• El Museo del Barrio
• The Africa Center

🤝 Collaboration with neighborhood partners:
Including the New York Academy of Medicine, the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Asia Society, 92NY, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYC Kids Project, The People's Bus, AKC Museum of the Dog, and Villa Albertine.

💼 Join us in this celebration of culture and heritage!

🔗 Learn More About the Festival