As an Untapped New York Insider, you gain access to a new line-up of member-exclusive in-person and virtual events every month, as well as access to our on-demand archive of 250+ previously recorded virtual events. Join us this month as we uncover secrets of the Morgan Library, hike an abandoned rail trail, track down the remnants of a lost statue, and more! Registration for each in-person tour opens at 12 PM ET, 14 days before the event date.
July 2nd – After-Hours Tour of the Morgan Library
Peek inside J.P. Morgan’s steel-lined vault, discover a secret staircase and find more hidden gems within the grand library and museum spaces at The Morgan when you join Untapped New York Insiders on an after-hours tour while the building is closed to the public. On this docent-led experience, you’ll see highlights of the building’s architecture and rare artifacts on display from the permanent collection.
July 13th – Walk the Future QueensWay, an Abandoned Rail Trail
Courtesy of QueensWay Project
Explore the site of the proposed QueensWay, a linear park and cultural greenway that will take over a 3.5 mile stretch of the former LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch through Central Queens. Join members of the Trust for Public Land and Friends of the QueensWay for an urban hike through the first two phases of the park where you’ll see railway remnants and enjoy the summer foliage as learn about future plans for the in-progress path.
July 16th – Artist-Led Exhibit Tour at the Museum at Eldridge Street w/ Tobi Kahn
Photo by Erin Flynn
Join artist Tobi Kahn for an exclusive tour of his first solo show in New York City in ten years, Memory and Inheritance: Paintings and Ceremonial Objects at the Museum at Eldridge Street! Kahn will share the memories, rituals, and color theory behind the paintings and ceremonial objects on display and provide an insider perspective on his inspiration, choice of media, and exhibit layout. As you admire the works of art, you’ll be immersed in the beauty of the historic synagogue.
July 17th – A Vanishing New York: Chautauqua Allegheny and Niagara Frontier Photo Talk
Photo by John Lazzaro
Join photographer John Lazzaro for a visual exploration of abandoned sites scattered throughout New York’s Chautauqua Allegheny and Niagara Frontier Regions! In this live, virtual talk, you’ll uncover captivating stories behind the sites photographed, learn how the regions are unique to the infrastructural history of New York State, and get behind-the-scenes insight into how the photographer researched and shot locations such as the Buffalo Central Terminal, Wonder Bread Factory, and more sites featured in A Vanishing New York: Ruins Across the Empire State.
July 18th – Design & Development-Led Tour of the East Midtown Greenway
Photo by Timothy Schenck
Join experts from Skanska and Stantec for a tour of the innovative East Midtown Greenway along Manhattan’s East River waterfront! As you enjoy waterfront views of the sunset, you’ll learn about cutting-edge technologies integrated into the design of the park to make it sustainable and resilient. Discover how GPS tracking, timelapse cameras, and underwater drones ensure safety and longevity along with engineered soil and advanced rainwater capture methods.
Explore newly renovated common areas and private rooms inside the historic Iroquois Hotel, originally opened in 1902! Celebrities like James Dean, The Clash, and more have stayed at this storied midtown hotel. As you explore newly renovated spaces like the recently unveiled Breakfast Room, you’ll learn about the history of the surrounding neighborhood. Finish the tour with a beer, wine, specialty cocktail, or soft drink at the speakeasy-style Lantern’s Keep (included in your admission!)
July 25th – “Frida Kahlo Forever Yours…” Tour at Throckmorton Fine Art
Nickolas Muray, Frida Kahlo in Blue Blouse (21/30), 1939
Color carbon print, 12 x 9 inches
Join collector and art dealer Spencer Throckmorton for a guided tour of Throckmorton Fine Art’s latest photo exhibition, FRIDA KAHLO Forever Yours…! Guests on this tour will view rare and never-before-seen photographs of artist Frida Kahlo snapped by close family members, friends, lovers, and notable photographers who documented her life from the age of two to just before her death at the age of forty-seven. Also on display are rare drawings, a gouache painting, and one of Frida’s blouses.
July 20th – Tracking the Remnants of NYC’s Toppled King George Statue
Join Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers to track down remnants of the King George II statue that once stood in Bowling Green! Relive the revolutionary July night when rebels tore down the statue in 1776 and discover how you can (literally) still feel the reprecussions of that night. Find out what was done with the gilded statue of the vilified English monarch and track down remnants of the statue from Manhattan to Connecticut and beyond.
