Spring 2025 Arts Guide

The Grolier Club’s new exhibition shows how the City was promoted in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Explore the impact of Queen Esther’s time during the age of Rembrandt.

Celebrate the sesquicentennial of this famous art school in Manhattan.

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, an Afro-Indigenous woman sculptor, gets her first comprehensive show at the Brooklyn Museum.

Find nearly 200 works on view in MoMA’s look at Whitten’s long career.

The Queens museum puts on a series of contemporary art shows this season.

See works by the painter behind Michelle Obama’s portrait in this Whitney showcase.

A group show at the Bronx Museum encourages audience engagement.

Take an in-depth look at world building in contemporary art through the lens of Woolfalk’s work.

Find the largest exhibition of Rashid Johnson’s work to date at the Guggenheim.

Explore works of art made for all to see across the City’s green spaces.

The Guggenheim takes a deep dive into one of the artist’s most important works, looking at her influences and lasting impact.

An exploration of dandyism across the Black diaspora takes center stage at the Met's Costume Institute.

The works of the Dutch artist come to life on NYBG’s campus.

All of the Apollo’s stages come to life with a range of music, comedy and dance programming.

See exciting dance and musical theater performances on City Center’s stage.

BAM’s spring season is full of new arrivals and annual favorites.

The Joyce’s stage is full of old favorites and new dance experiences in the first half of the year.

Don’t miss BAM’s iconic celebration of African and African American dance, music and culture.

These NYC museums, monuments and art-filled attractions are either free today, on specific days or at certain times during the week. Find one near you.

Head to these classic nightspots to hear great live music and see jazz legends up close.

Check out our roundup of New York City’s major museums, galleries and fairs.

There’s an institution for every interest in the City. Wander through big name museums, and discover smaller spots for culture and history throughout the boroughs.

Biggie fans, check out Brooklyn’s Bishop Gallery.