MCNY - Starlight Hanging Grid II
Sat, May 17
|Museum of the City of New York
Step into brilliance—5,283 points of light welcome you to MCNY’s iconic Rotunda in a breathtaking fusion of art, architecture, and innovation.
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
Suspended above the sweeping circular staircase of the Museum of the City of New York’s grand Rotunda, this dazzling light installation is one of the Museum’s most stunning and photographed features. Conceived by Cooper Joseph Studio, the work brilliantly fuses historic architecture with cutting-edge design, creating a luminous focal point that captures the spirit of the city itself.
With 5,283 individual points of light, the installation radiates elegance and innovation while reflecting the Museum’s mission to bridge the past and present. The design boldly enhances the Rotunda’s neo-Georgian structure—original to the Museum’s 1932 home—and speaks to the enduring power of New York’s visual language.
Built using state-of-the-art technology, the piece consumes minimal energy and emits virtually no heat, making it as sustainable as it is stunning. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to rediscover your favorite exhibitions, this glowing centerpiece is your visual welcome to the story of New…