The New York Public Library offers free major exhibitions and special displays at three of its research library locations—the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Library for Performing Arts, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture—and community showcases at many of its circulating branch locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. See what’s showing right now.
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The Rose Family Seder Books
March 29–May 4, 2025Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingView selections from the Rose Family Seder Books, unique collections of Passover-themed artwork spanning over 60 years.
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The Flushing Remonstrance: "Let Everyone Remain Free"
April 8–April 10, 2025Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThis 1657 document tells the story of a community’s stand against intolerance and its struggle for freedom of conscience and…
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Room to Move: Dance Theater Workshop and Alternative Histories of Downtown Dance
April 16–September 13, 2025The New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsIn the 1960s, much like today, artists in New York struggled with limited access to resources and space—key elements to make new work.…
