Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this major exhibition—developed in partnership with the Gotham Center for New York City History—transforms the Museum’s entire third floor into a 7,000-square-foot immersive journey through Revolutionary-era New York. Framing the Revolution as a story of civic choice and consequence, the exhibition underscores how decisions made by New Yorkers 250 years ago continue to reverberate across the city and the nation today. 

Randy Cohen will be in conversation with founders Peter Aigner and Ted Knudsen on Wednesday May 13th, 2026. Tune in to hear them discuss the NYC Revolutionary Trail and how we’re commemorating the American Revolution at 250.