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.
Thursday, October 31st - 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.
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.
Saturday, November 2nd - Architect-Led Tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Photo by Izabela Levy
Uncover the epic story of how Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates transformed an abandoned Brooklyn waterfront into an award-winning public landscape and a model for adaptive reuse as you tour Brooklyn Bridge Park! Matt Urbanski will share insights on the site’s history, the essential design strategies behind the landscape, and the 20-year process of planning that brought Brooklyn Bridge Park to life.
Saturday, November 2nd - 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.
Saturday, November 2nd - Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam Tour
Trace the original street grid of Manhattan in 1667 and physically touch some of the oldest remnants of New York City like an 18th-century wall and the Bowling Green Fence! With a 17th-century map in hand, you'll trace the island's original shoreline, uncover pieces of the first city hall, see one of the oldest artifacts in Manhattan, and more.
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!
When someone thinks of Art Deco architecture they think of looking up. But what if some of the most interesting stories about New York City’s Art Deco structures actually are better told underground? In Underground Art Deco some of the most celebrated Art Deco buildings in Manhattan will be approached and spoken about from the perspective of what’s going on underneath them. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to see and admire icons like the Chrysler Building, the Graybar Building, the General Electric Building, and Rockefeller Center in their above-ground glory as well.
