MCNY - Timescapes
Sat, May 17
|Museum of the City of New York
Watch 400 years of NYC history come alive in Timescapes, the Museum’s acclaimed short film showing daily every 40 minutes.
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
Timescapes is the Museum of the City of New York’s award-winning 28-minute documentary that brings the incredible story of the five boroughs to life—on screen and in motion. Shown every 40 minutes starting at 10:20 AM, this dynamic film uses animated maps, archival photographs, paintings, and historical prints to trace the city’s evolution from its early days as a modest settlement of Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans to its rise as one of the world’s most iconic urban centers.
Expanded and updated for the modern era, Timescapes now includes a powerful final chapter that examines the city’s transformations in the 21st century—highlighting the resilience, innovation, and challenges New Yorkers have faced in recent decades. Whether you're a visitor or a lifelong local, the film offers a captivating, fast-paced journey through the forces that shaped—and continue to shape—New York.
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