A hidden passageway from the Underground Railroad was discovered at Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum, providing a historic link to New York's role in the abolitionist movement.

A hidden ladder and tiny cubby in the Merchant’s House Museum point to a NoHo safe house on the Underground Railroad.

New York's State Museum is undergoing a $150 million renovation, with new major exhibits, a Kids Zone, and café revamp as part of the initial phase in a multi-year project.

"Mr. Pink" sculptures by artist Philippe Katerine offer whimsy and interaction with QR code prizes in NYC's Flatiron and NoMad, symbolizing resilience and emotional wounds.

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum celebrated MLK Day with activities, including workshops and performances, to teach kids about social justice and community service.

Belarusian artist Henrik Lojka created a "Snow King" sculpture from a snow pile in Brooklyn, which attracted crowds and social media attention before melting away.

A 27-foot Buddha sculpture by Tuan Andrew Nguyen is scheduled for the High Line in Manhattan for spring 2026 as a tribute to the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg Jr. has returned 43 antiquities to Türkiye, part of an ongoing effort against antiquities trafficking that has recaptured over 2,450 items internationally.

The article discusses the return of the world's largest menorah near Central Park for Hanukkah, detailing the nightly celebrations and the significance of the menorah's design and history.

New York Transit Museum's "FAREwell, MetroCard" exhibit celebrates the history of the iconic MetroCard as it nears retirement.

The community board opposes demolishing the historic West Park Presbyterian Church due to its heritage value, despite the congregation facing financial difficulties and receiving a lucrative offer from developers.

Governor Hochul celebrated the opening of the new $160 million Studio Museum in Harlem, designed to mirror the neighborhood's character and foster arts and culture.

Trucker Joe Macken's detailed miniature model of NYC, showcasing every building in the five boroughs, will be exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York in 2026.