MCNY - Activist New York
Sat, May 17
|Museum of the City of New York
Discover the bold history of social movements in NYC with Activist New York—an ongoing exhibition of voices, struggles, and change.
Time & Location
May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 17, 2031, 11:00 PM
Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
About the event
Activist New York is a dynamic and ongoing exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that chronicles over 400 years of activism across the five boroughs. From 17th-century religious dissent to 21st-century social justice movements, this immersive exhibition tells the story of how New Yorkers have organized, protested, and shaped the course of history.
Through a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, multimedia displays, and hands-on interactives, visitors explore the roots of activism across pivotal causes—civil rights, labor, LGBTQ+ equality, immigration, racial justice, and beyond. The exhibition delves into the personal stories and collective movements that have made New York a global symbol of protest, passion, and progress.
With its bold visuals and inclusive narratives, Activist New York invites audiences to reflect on the city’s enduring spirit of resistance and to consider how past struggles inform today’s calls for equity and reform. It’s more than a look back—it’s a rallying cry…