Join us this week as we meet the spirits of a 125+-year-old hotel, uncover "magical" items hidden in the collections of New York City museums, haunt the halls of an abandoned hospital, and more!
Wednesday, October 23rd - Visit Manhattan's Map Room
Explore rare maps of NYC housed in the Map Room of Manhattan's Municipal Building with Manhattan's official topographer, Hector Rivera! Gain access to Manhattan's Map Room where you'll see highlights from the official collection that date back to the 1700s! As you examine maps of the city's streets, parks, bodies of water, and more, you'll learn how the evolution of Manhattan's landscape was influenced by forces both natural and man-made.
Photo Courtesy of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition®
Immerse yourself in the world-famous works of Michelangelo as the Sistine Chapel comes to Brooklyn. Get up close to replicas of the Sistine Chapel’s 34 frescoes reproduced with high-definition photographs from Bridgeman Images, the world’s leading source of fine art imagery. Learn more about each work with a free audio tour.
A limited amount of free tickets are available to Untapped New York members at the Insider tier and higher, a $22 value!
Friday, October 25th - Admire the Gilded Age Mansions of Fith Ave
Take a stroll along 5th Avenue and see it as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires and New York City's high society lined the illustrious street! You will see stunning photographs of opulent homes that have been demolished and examine the facades of homes that still stand.
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This tour runs every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Saturday, October 26th - Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital
Explore buildings usually off-limits to the public on a hard hat tour of the abandoned hospital on the island's south side, in partnership with Save Ellis Island. This tour grants you access to spaces that have been closed off for decades including an autopsy theater, contagious disease wards, and laundry facilities. Learn about the immigrants who passed through and discover other surprising uses for the 29-building complex.
Discover the largest art installation in the subway system, see architectural ghosts of partially abandoned stations, and use the subway as your own time machine as you explore the evolution of the underground system from its opening in 1904 to today! Led by an expert New York City tour guide, you’ll discover hidden art and features of the subway that everyday commuters walk right by.
Discover a 19th-century stone cottage from Ireland in the heart of downtown Manhattan, raise a pint of light or dark ale at the city’s oldest Irish pub, and learn about the impact Irish immigrants have made on life in New York as you trace the Irish-American experience from the shores of Cobh to the streets of New York City with Irish podcaster Ashley Cathaláin, a Long Beach resident who hails from county Armagh!
Sunday, October 27th - Uncover the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Our award-winning Secrets of Grand Central Tour lets you peer into hidden tennis courts, find out what’s hiding beneath the iconic clock at the center of the main concourse, visit an office-turned-speakeasy, locate a forgotten celestial mural, and so much more! Discover hidden gems that daily commuters walk past each day inside the historic train terminal.
Sunday, October 27th - Remnants of the World's Fair Tour
Uncover time capsules, abandoned ruins, works of art, and more remnants left over from New York City's two World's Fairs hosted in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Trace the evolution of the park from a marshy tidal wetland and ash dump to the destination it is today. This tour explores the past, present, and future of this 900-acre park which was an obsession of the late “Master Builder,” Robert Moses.
Monday, October 28th - 18th Annual Arthur Rosenblatt Memorial Lecture: Weiss/Manfredi
Olympic Sculpture Park. Photo: Ben Benschneider.
Hear a fascinating lecture focusing on museum design from the perspective of architects and other visionaries at this annual AIANY signature event produced as part of Archtober, New York City's month-long festival of architecture and design. This year, viewers will gain expert insights from speakers Michael Manfredi, FAIA, Principal, Weiss/Manfredi, and Marion Weiss, FAIA, Principal, Weiss/Manfredi.
Tuesday, October 29th - Phantoms & Fables of Martinique New York
Photograph Courtesy of Martinique New York
Hear and experience the eerie tales of Martinique New York on an exclusive tour of Midtown’s historic landmarked by the hotel's resident historian, a 25+ year veteran of the property with a paranormal tale of her own to share! Travel up to the 17th floor to uncover the tale of a thwarted Nazi spy plot, discover the story of a fearless acrobat who fell from the 9th floor, gather outside the Grand Ballroom to learn about some of the darker misdeeds and mishaps that have occurred on the dance floor and more! Plus, enjoy a Halloween-themed drink at the Bronze Owl bar.
Wednesday, October 30th - Uncover Medieval Magic in Manhattan
Join gemologist and jewelry historian Anna Rasche for a lively and illustrated virtual presentation on the medieval gem lore that inspired her debut novel, The Stone Witch of Florence! See examples of the stunning "magical" jewels currently held in NYC collections and hear about Anna's favorite Medieval-ish places to visit in the city.
Wednesday, October 30th - Pumpkitecture! Live Carving Contest
Photo Courtesy of AIANY
Watch teams of architects go "gourd-to-gourd" and compete for the Pritzkerpumpkin Prize at this annual Archtober event hosted by AINY! You'll get to watch as incredible pumpkin creations come together right before your eyes, and cast your vote for the People's Pumpkin Prize!
