🏙️ LET’S GO TO — MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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## Robert Rauschenberg’s New York •• “Songs of New York” • “New York at Its Core” • He Built This City” Timescapes**
🗓 Saturday, February 28 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Museum of the City of New York — 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
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## ✨ THE EVENT
Join us for a fascinating afternoon at the Museum of the City of New York, where we’ll explore the stories, sounds, architecture, and evolution of the greatest city in the world. This experience brings together multiple exhibitions — along with the acclaimed short film Timescapes, narrated by Stanley Tucci — to create a rich, immersive journey through New York’s past and present.
Together we will move through several exhibitions that celebrate the people, culture, and history that shaped the city we know today.
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## 🎬 FEATURED EXPERIENCES
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
As part of our visit, we’ll explore the dynamic and influential work of Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most important American artists of the 20th century.
Rauschenberg’s connection to New York was central to his artistic evolution. Arriving in the city in the early 1950s, he became part of a groundbreaking creative community that blurred the lines between painting, sculpture, performance, photography, and everyday life. His innovative “Combines” — works that incorporated found objects, street materials, newsprint, fabric, and photographs — captured the energy, grit, and layered complexity of New York itself.
Rather than separating art from daily life, Rauschenberg brought the city directly into his work. Urban imagery, signage, media clippings, and fragments of modern culture became part of his visual language. His work reflects a New York that was raw, inventive, restless, and constantly transforming.
As you view the exhibition, notice:
• The use of everyday materials
• The layering of imagery and texture
• References to movement, media, and the city’s pulse
• How abstraction and reality coexist in the same space
Rauschenberg helped redefine what art could be — and New York was both his studio and his subject.
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### 🎶 Songs of New York
Step into the soundtrack of the city. Through music, performance, and cultural expression, this exhibition captures how New York has inspired generations of artists and how its neighborhoods, movements, and communities have influenced sound and storytelling.
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### đź—˝ New York at Its Core
The Museum’s signature exhibition tells the sweeping story of New York City — from a small Dutch settlement to a global metropolis. Through immersive displays and powerful narratives, we’ll explore the struggles, triumphs, and transformations that define the city’s history.
### 🏗️ He Built This City
Discover the visionary figures and architectural forces that transformed New York’s skyline and identity. This exhibition explores the personalities, ambition, and innovation behind the city’s growth — revealing how individuals helped shape modern New York.
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### 🎥 Timescapes — Narrated by Stanley Tucci (28 minutes)
This captivating short film presents a cinematic journey through New York City’s evolution — from its earliest days to the modern era. With stunning visuals and compelling narration, Timescapes offers a moving overview of how the city came to be what it is today.
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đź’µ ADMISSION & TICKETS
The Museum of the City of New York operates as a Pay-What-You-Can museum for New York City residents — however, Pay-What-You-Can admission is only available when purchasing your ticket in person at the Museum’s front desk on the day of your visit.
If you purchase online in advance, standard admission rates apply:
• Adults — $23
• Seniors — $18
• Students — $14
🎟️ Purchase advance tickets here:
Please note: If you are a NYC resident and wish to use the Pay-What-You-Can option, simply obtain your admission ticket directly at the Museum upon arrival.
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## đź‘Ł HOW THIS VISIT WILL WORK
This will be a relaxed, self-guided group visit. We’ll move through the exhibitions together at a comfortable pace, allowing everyone time to explore what interests them most while still sharing the experience as a group.
Feel free to use museum audio resources or simply enjoy the galleries at your own rhythm.
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## 🚇 GETTING THERE
đź“Ť 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
Subway options include:
• 6 Train to 103rd Street
• 2/3 Train to Central Park North–110th Street (short walk south)
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## 🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
This event offers a rich and layered look at New York City — its architecture, culture, music, and history — all in one afternoon. From sweeping historical narratives to intimate cultural moments, the Museum of the City of New York brings the story of the city to life in a way that’s engaging, inspiring, and deeply meaningful.
Come celebrate the energy, creativity, and history of New York together.