The Cat Museum of New York City

Name: The Cat Museum of New York City
Address: New York, NY, 10003, US
Telephone: +19175125357

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The Cat Museum of New York City

A proposed NYC art museum to support the local community of cats and the humans who care for them.

The Cat Museum of New York City is a proposed institution for arts-based public education about cats, our relationships with them, their role in culture today and throughout history, and the environments they inhabit (especially urban ecosystems like NYC). Programming will include art and photography exhibitions, books, gift shop merchandise, and educational workshops on how to care for and better

understand cats and encourage getting involved in cat rescue, TNR, adoption/fostering, and more. Our art exhibitions, special event programming, and online resources (through social media and our website) will connect people with information about:

-How best to care for cats as pets throughout their lives, including health and veterinary care, behavior, and enrichment
-Rescue, adoption, and other efforts to improve the lives of felines and lessen the suffering of cats, birds, and other species
-Interesting pop culture about cats

We will also amplify the efforts of rescuers, shelters, artists, and others whose work supports these initiatives. It’s clear that solutions to issues affecting cats will be more effective if they are systemic. We apply a lens not just of animal welfare and art, but also compassion for the humans who want to lessen the suffering of animals and make art that celebrates cats. These individuals include BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities; women; those afflicted by mental illness; and others who have historically been discriminated against, ignored/erased, or stigmatized by the general public, traditional animal welfare organizations, and art institutions. For our work in cat-related art, we believe in supporting artists’ rights, the public’s access to art and information, and promoting ethical practices. Our gift shop purchasing and production will prioritize products that support original artists/designers, mom-and-pop businesses and ethical independent vendors, the local economy, sustainability, environmental justice, and social justice.

01/13/2026

director served as an advisor to the new book "Cat" by . This coffee table book is "A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity’s enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions." With a foreword by about how "celebrating the cat in images empathetically connects us to this beloved animal" and "an enlightening essay by curator , who traces humanity's symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of art history." All quotes are from the publisher. 🔗 Preorder link in bio.

12/31/2025

A Times Square ball drop cat drawing tutorial by (Brazilian artist Heloísa Nora) during a webinar the Cat Museum of New York City's director hosted. From NYC to Brazil and beyond, happy mew year to you and your cats!

12/21/2025

🎆Get your ticket right meow for 's virtual drawing tutorial event on December 27 at 2pm EST! Sales end at 1:30pm EST on 12/27, so don't wait until the last moment to get yours and join in the New Year's themed cat art fun with Poorly Drawn Cats and the Cat Museum of New York City (). Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome, and no special art materials besides paper and something to draw with are required. Link in bio for information and tickets.

12/10/2025

🎉🐱Don’t wait to get tickets to ring in the Mew Year with us! Join on December 27 at 2pm EST for the first-ever live virtual drawing tutorial with internet sensation Poorly Drawn Cats ()—aka artist Heloísa Nora!
During A Happy Mew Year: Virtual Cat-Drawing Tutorial by Poorly Drawn Cats, you’ll learn to draw New Year’s–themed cats step-by-step at a virtual event that’s purrfect for artists of all ages and abilities. All you need is paper and a pen or drawing implement of your choice! ✍️✨
This is the artist’s first-ever live drawing tutorial for U.S. audiences—and your ticket supports the Cat Museum of New York City as well as and their work in education about cat care, cat rescue, and TNR.
🎟️ Register on Eventbrite—link in bio!
🐾 Recording and digital drawings sent to all ticket holders.
🐈 No live meow-dels… but you’re welcome to bring your own!

12/04/2025

Join us for a joyful, cat-filled virtual event on December 27, 2025, at 2pm EST! 🎉🐱
The Cat Museum of New York City is hosting a live drawing tutorial with the beloved artist Poorly Drawn Cats (Heloísa Nora). She’ll guide you step-by-step through fun, easy, New Year’s–themed cat drawings—perfect for artists of all ages and abilities.

This is her first live tutorial for U.S. audiences! All you need to participate is paper and something to draw with as you follow along virtually.

🎟️ Your ticket supports the Cat Museum of NYC and Community Cats Podcast and their respective work in cat care, rescue, and TNR education.
📩 Recording + digital drawings included for all attendees.

Register on Eventbrite today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-happy-mew-year-virtual-cat-drawing-tutorial-by-poorly-drawn-cats-tickets-1976226363251
(Meow-dels not included—but feel free to bring your own 😸)

10/28/2025

📣 Big news! We have a museum charter from the New York State Department of Education!

🎓 We’re thrilled to share that the Cat Museum of New York City has been granted an official provisional museum charter by the New York State Board of Regents. 📜

This milestone formally recognizes our mission to educate the public about cat care and cat rescue, primarily through cat art, exhibits, and community events—and marks an exciting next chapter as we grow into New York City’s first museum dedicated entirely to our feline friends. 🐱

A peek behind the curtain: In order to obtain our museum charter, the CMNYC board has been carefully working on our charter paperwork for a year (not including two additional years of research, community outreach, and overcoming of bureaucratic hurdles before we could even start our application), and so we are thrilled that we are finally officially recognized as a museum by New York State—all so we can give back to the cat-loving community. We couldn't have done it without our early supporters.

Stay tuned as we continue to hold cat-themed pop-up events to educate and entertain the public and raise money toward building a permanent museum that welcomes cat-lovers, rescuers/volunteers/veterinary professionals, and art enthusiasts alike. (Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.catmuseumnyc.org/newsletter!) We will also apply for federal nonprofit status so we can fulfill our educational mission and support the work of cat rescuers, shelters, and others whose work helps cats. 🐾

https://www.catmuseumnyc.org/news/museum-launch-progress

Graphic design by Gabriela Nora (.design).

08/21/2025

We loved meeting cat-lovers at at on August 2! And it was great seeing there too (their rescue operations received a portion of the proceeds from this screening). One of our goals is to connect the cat-loving community of NYC over cat culture, and sparkly cat ears help us recognize safe spaces to declare our admiration for our feline friends. We welcome our new followers and newsletter subscribers (link to sign up is in our bio). We were joined by podcast host Amanda at our table too—give it a follow and a listen!

08/15/2025

Beautiful art at the coloring book event in Stuyvesant Park () on August 10! Thanks to everyone who came and filled Poorly Drawn Cats' cute cat illustrations from three coloring books (available from ) up with color! 🌈 Also shown here are PDC's exclusive plushies made with and book "Reasons My Cat Is Mad" via . This couldn't have happened without a collaboration between a cat-loving artist based in Brazil, a New York museum, and YOU—the New York City community who supports cats, art, and your neighbors.

08/14/2025

Coloring the cats in Stuyvesant Park at our 8/10 event was a hit—look at all these cat-loving artists hard at work coloring in illustrations! Thanks to for hosting us.

08/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to our Poorly Drawn Cats coloring book event at Stuyvesant Park yesterday! We'll be sharing more photos of attendees and their meowsterpieces soon! Thanks to Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association.

08/08/2025

Come color with ! coloring book pages will be available to color at an all-ages pop-up event in Stuyvesant Park () in Manhattan on Sunday, August 10, from 2pm-4pm. 🔗Link to details, RSVP, and preview/purchase this cat-loving artist's digital coloring books: https://www.catmuseumnyc.org/events/stuyvesant-park-08-2025. 😺🖍️The museum will bring the materials (crayons, markers, and colored pencils) all you need is your sense of whimsy and color 🌈 The event is free (optional donation to or purchase of any of 's 3 digital coloring books—Medieval Cats, Cat Sports, and Gatos).

08/06/2025

Come color with ! coloring book pages will be available to color at an all-ages pop-up event in Stuyvesant Park () in Manhattan on Sunday, August 10, from 2pm-4pm. 🔗Link to details, RSVP, and preview/purchase this cat-loving artist's digital coloring books: https://www.catmuseumnyc.org/events/stuyvesant-park-08-2025. 😺🖍️The museum will bring the materials; all you need is your sense of whimsy and color 🌈 The event is free (optional donation to or purchase of any of 's 3 digital coloring books—Medieval Cats, Cat Sports, and Gatos).

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10003

Telephone

+19175125357

Website

https://www.catmuseumnyc.org/, https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-cat-museum-of-new-york-city/general_support

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