New Amsterdam Circle MCNY

06/13/2018

Become A Member

Dear Friends of the Museum,

While we no longer offer membership at the New Amsterdam Circle level, we are excited to offer you a discount on our Sustainer Membership, which provides invitations to all Museum opening receptions, invitations for six to our annual Member Appreciation Night, and four complimentary drinks tickets for our Uptown Bounce series! Members of this group can join or renew at the Sustainer level for a discounted price of $200! Please use the code NAC20 to redeem your discount, or contact us at 917.492.3328 to join over the phone. Offer is valid until June 30, 2018 and only for Sustainer or above memberships.

http://www.mcny.org/membership

Free admission year round, discounts on programs, invitations to exclusive events, and more.

05/23/2017

Photos by Kirsten Chilstrom

Photos by Kirsten Chilstrom

04/13/2017

Join us May 11th!

Join us May 11th!

04/12/2017

Timeline Photos

04/03/2017

New Amsterdam Circle MCNY's cover photo

03/06/2017

New Amsterdam Circle Last call for Gay Gotham tour with curator Stephen Vider

04/25/2016

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York

Here's a dispatch from a recent photo shoot in #DressingRoomNY, where our Collections team cloaked one mannequin in Valentina’s 1947 “Cleopatra” (worn by Katharine Cornell in a 1947 hit Broadway production) and another in NY couturier Charles James’s 1951 rose satin ball gown. “Both are very theatrical in their own way,” says fashion curator Phyllis Magidson of the pair of midcentury dresses. But Valentina’s form-defining costume presents quite a contrast to the freestanding architectural marvel that follows. And at 20 pounds of fabric, the James dress took 4 staff members to maneuver onto the form. It's the final week for Dressing Room, which we're keeping open for a special event next Saturday, 4/30; join us!

04/14/2016

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York

As we look ahead to the opening of #NYatItsCore in November, here's a peek at how our curators are approaching the enormous task of presenting four centuries of NYC history. Project assistant BJ Lillis describes the transformations and quintessential New York spirit present in one Bronx vista from 1868 to today – watch the full "Recreating View of Melrose" video here: http://mcny.org/nyatitscore.

04/08/2016

Check out photos from the event courtesy of Andrew Kist Photography and Magnolia Photo Booth Co. Tag yourself and your friends!

Check out photos from the event courtesy of Andrew Kist Photography and Magnolia Photo Booth Co. Tag yourself and your friends!

02/23/2016

Museum of the City of New York

Need inspiration for the YMC's #WinterThaw party this spring? Visit the Museum's Dressing Room: Archiving Fashion exhibition where our mannequin may don an olive grey jumpsuit one day and a floor length ballgown the next. Now on view through March 25th. #DressingRoomNY

Learn More: http://www.mcny.org/content/dressing-room-archiving-fashion

In #DressingRoomNY, a mannequin cloaked in an olive grey jumpsuit uniform might the next day don a floor-length fur-trimmed evening gown and a pair of bunny ears. The following week, the mannequin may find herself in an above-knee vermillion minidress, with a gaggle of museum staff and visitors alike quietly gushing over the ensemble. This week's blog takes you inside the most fashionable gallery of the City Museum, with a tour through our midcentury women's costumes by curator Phyllis Magidson.

02/22/2016

Thanks to the Bronx Museum of the Arts for hosting the YMC earlier this month for a tour of their exhibition, Martin Wong: Human Instamatic. We stumbled upon some great pieces including one sketch of a familiar face, Chris "Daze" Ellis whose own work is currently on display at the Museum of the City of New York through May 1!

Learn More: http://www.mcny.org/dazenyc

02/05/2016

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday January 21! Learn more about the Young Members Circle by visiting www.mcny.org/ymc.

Photography by ismaelf.com

02/03/2016

Museum of the City of New York

Check out the Museum's Instagram and #Museuminstaswag!

Do you follow us on Instagram? If not, you may have missed yesterday's #MuseumInstaSwap. We, along with 17 other museums paired up and swapped instagram accounts for the day. We spent the day posting about the New Museum and they spent the day posting about yours truly. Check out this article about it in UPROXX.

01/29/2016

Join the YMC for a tour of Martin Wong: Human Instamatic at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on February 11th. Space is limited so sign up soon and early!

Register: www.mcny.org/ymc

01/24/2016

Waxing nostalgic about "the good old days" of St. Marks may be the hallmark of a real New Yorker; according to journalist Ada Calhoun, author of St. Marks Is Dead (W.W. Norton, 2015), every generation from 1890 to 1990 has done it. The 3-block East Village strip has undergone several massive transformations throughout its lifetime, and is in flux once again today.

Join us for a conversation about St. Marks and the cyclical nature of social commentary in New York with Ada Calhoun and Luc Sante, a critic and journalist with a fascination for the urban underground.

FREE for members and a guest.
Register here: www.mcny.org/programs

01/20/2016

Registration closes at noon tomorrow for tomorrow night's young member event at the Museum of the City of New York with New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) and New York Housing Conference. Sign up now!

See below or visit www.mcny.org/ymc to register and for more info!

01/04/2016

The Young Members Circle Events Calendar starts off strong in the New Year. Join the YMC with the young member groups from New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) and New York Housing Conference for a private viewing of the Museum's exhibition, Affordable New York.

Register at www.mcny.org/ymc

12/15/2015

Warm up the winter months at our upcoming #youngmember events in January and February. Who says winter is for hibernating?

YMC members, check your emails today for a special invite-only event happening at the Museum in January! Visit www.mcny.org/ymc for the rest of the schedule.

10/29/2015

Join Gerard Koeppel, author of City on a Grid: How New York Became New York (Da Capo, 2015), for a conversation with Hilary Ballon, curator of the Museum’s 2011-12 exhibition, The Greatest Grid, about a plan that “defined the urbanism of a rising city and nation.”

A book signing and wine reception to follow with the opportunity to network with fellow Young Members!

10/27/2015

We're ONE WEEK away from Member's Appreciation Night. On Tuesday, November 3rd, the Museum of the City of New York celebrates YOU, our awesome members -- offering a once-a-year chance to go behind the scenes with our collections and exhibitions staff.

November 3rd, 2015 || 6:00 - 8:00 PM
RSVP for FREE online here: www.mcny.org/membersnight

10/21/2015

Join El Museo del Barrio and the Junior Council for their annual arts education benefit on Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 8-11PM. Use promo code FRIEND to get member priced tickets of $120.

This year, it will be held at the legendary Angel Orensanz Center Foundation, a former synagogue built in 1849 that will be transformed into an immersive party featuring Don Julio cocktails and Mexican culinary treats by the famed Hecho En Dumbo, with video installations by Nat Castañeda and an artist intervention by the Fortoul Brothers, while Nina Sky will be spinning beats all night long. Tickets required. 21+ Proceeds for this event will go in direct support of El Museo's education and public programming for adults, families and youth.

10/20/2015

Photos courtesy of Kapture the Night! Tag and share with your friends!

Photos courtesy of Kapture the Night! Tag and share with your friends!

09/23/2015

Thanks to everyone who attended! Hope to see you back in March for the Winter Thaw!

Photos courtesy of FotoFilip - Filip Wolak Photography

Thanks to everyone who attended! Hope to see you back in March for the Winter Thaw!

Photos courtesy of FotoFilip - Filip Wolak Photography

09/18/2015

Tonight is the night! See you in a few short hours for the Eighth Annual #BigAppleBash

Reason #1: Celebrate the last vestiges of #summer with hand crafted small batch #IceCream from Luca & Bosco!

Haven't bought a ticket yet? Don't worry you can purchase one at the door.

09/17/2015

Only one more day left until #bigapplebash! Get your tickets here: mcny.org/bigapplebash

Follow @museumofthecityny on twitter for the final countdown reveal tomorrow night!

#2: Take a goodie bag of #treats home with you. #partyfavors #nychistory
#3: Try a special drinks #2 curated by the The Cocktail Guru featuring Van Gogh Vodka #cocktails
#4: Fantastic #flowers on display courtesy of Mixed Greens Event Design #floralfun

09/14/2015

The #BigAppleBash countdown continues! Follow @MuseumofCityNY on Twitter for more as we count the days to Friday.

#7: See #AffordableNY before the crowds on its inaugural weekend #nychistory
#6: #Latenight nibbles courtesy of Insomnia Cookies. #Cookies improve any after party smile emoticon
#5: Get some fabulous pictures in the Kapture the Night photo booth! #photoopp #lookinggood

09/12/2015

We've been counting the reasons to attend #BigAppleBash. Check back for #7-5 on Monday or follow @MuseumofCityNY on Twitter!

#10: One of your last chances to see Hip Hop Revolution before it closes on September 27th! mcny.org/hiphop
#9: Specialty Drink #1: Brooklyn Gin + Tonic http://ow.ly/RWYo5 featuring hand crafted small batch #gin
#8: #Popbottles of champagne all night with 300 bottles donated courtesy of La Marca Prosecco

08/11/2015

Uptown Bounce: Summer Nights @ 104th & Fifth

Hop, Skip and Bounce your way Uptown to the tomorrow night! We head into our final week of our #UptownBounce Summer Series hosted with El Museo del Barrio from 6-9 PM.

Admission is FREE and for ALL AGES.
Register online here: http://www.mcny.org/event/uptown-bounce-summer-nights-104th-fifth

Join us for a free summer series in East Harlem presented in partnership with El Museo del Barrio, and featuring live music, art, food, and more.

08/10/2015

"One of the IRONies [of cast iron architecture] is that the buildings were recognized for their individuality, but were originally the result of mass production." -- Stephen Petrus

Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday's walking tour of Soho and Nolita! Hope to see you in the Museum of the City of New York sometime soon.

08/08/2015

Snapshot of this morning's YMC walking tour of Soho and Nolita with Folk City curator, Stephen Petrus!

More photos to come! Check back for more photos and moments on Monday.

07/30/2015

Lots of goodies to be found in the YMC August calendar! We're spending lots of time outside on our terrace this summer: http://eepurl.com/bt7Oe5

07/27/2015

Tomorrow: Embrace your inner artist #SketchandSip
Wednesday: Engage your inner b-boy #UptownBounce
Thursday: Enlighten your inner scholar #PaulRand

Sign up here: http://www.mcny.org/calendar-and-events
Use SIP20 to get 20% off Sketch & Sip Tickets

07/23/2015

On the Terrace: Sketch and Sip

Next Tuesday, relax on the Museum of the City of New York 's Fifth Avenue terrace with a glass of wine, and practice sketching the architectural details of 1220 Fifth Avenue under the tutelage of Simon Levenson, professional artist. We provide the arts, crafts and beverages... you provide the talent! #SketchandSip

Use our Young Member Code SIP20 to get 20% off!
Hosted by Education Programs at the Museum of the City of New York

July 28th 2015
6 - 7:30 PM

Put pencil to paper and relax with drinks on our elegant Fifth Avenue terrace, overlooking the Central Park Conservatory Gardens. A professional artist will guide you through the techniques of sketching, with each Tuesday session featuring a different theme in conjunction with our special exhibition…

07/21/2015

Uptown Bounce: Summer Nights @ 104th & Fifth

With 2,000 people registered for the party, we need all hands on deck to help ensure the evening runs smoothly!

Museum of the City of New York is looking for YMC volunteers to lend a hand tomorrow night. Shifts are 1.5 hours between 6 and 9 PM. Relax after your shift with a free drink ticket!

Email [email protected] if you are interested and available tomorrow night.

Join us for a free summer series in East Harlem presented in partnership with El Museo del Barrio, and featuring live music, art, food, and more.

07/15/2015

Join us at the Big Apple Bash

Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE for our 8th Annual Big Apple Bash! Join us on September 18th 2015 from 7-10 PM for an evening of cocktails, music and dancing on the Museum's Fifth Avenue Terrace overlooking Central Park.

Featuring Brooklyn Gin || Estrella Damm || Frost Productions || Insomnia Cookies || Kapture the Night || Mixed Greens Event Design || Spanish Vines Inc. || Tiger Beer || Van Gogh Vodka

Tickets are on sale now: http://www.mcny.org/ymc