Museums & GalleriesMidtown

Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City

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Oct 4, 2025 - Mar 8, 2026

Daily Except Sun

Description

This NYPL exhibition showcases the frequently overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African immigration to New York City, from the late 19th century through today. It also explores how the City has shaped and been shaped by the lives, identities and creative practices of these communities and the artists and writers that represent them.

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Features

Type
Culture & History
Museums
Libraries & Educational Centers
Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible

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