36 Hours in Mexico City
Interactive, Yesterday
The Mexican capital is constantly changing, uncommonly warm and never less than thrilling.
A Night With ‘The Funniest Person Who Ever Lived’
Style, January 21
Mel Brooks joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!”
Now Boarding the Freedom Plane: Precious Founding-Era Documents
Arts, January 20
The plane, organized by the National Archives, will take rare 18th-century documents around the country in a tour loosely inspired by the Bicentennial’s Freedom Train.
Nature’s Super Feather
Science, January 20
Filoplumes may be tiny, but these hairlike feathers enable nonstop flights that span thousands of miles.
See You Later, Claude: San Francisco Mourns Its Beloved Alligator
U.S., January 19
The 30-year-old albino resident of the California Academy of Sciences died last month. On Sunday, thousands paid tribute.
New Nike Shoe Evokes Motel Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Killed
Style, January 17
LeBron James’s new sneaker seeks to honor the civil rights leader with a color palette inspired by the Memphis motel where King was assassinated in 1968.
Leadership Dispute Said to Spur Abrupt Exit at the National Constitution Center
U.S., January 16
The congressionally chartered museum and national town hall has not explained the sudden departure of Jeffrey Rosen as its president and chief executive.
Met Museum Employees Vote to Unionize
Arts, January 16
The bargaining unit, which includes curatorial, conservation and retail departments, could represent about half of the Met’s work force.
After an Earthquake, Preserving a Slow Craft in a Fast World
Arts, January 16
In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer alive and nurture the next generation of creators.
Harvey Pratt, Who Designed the Native American Veterans Memorial, Dies at 84
Arts, January 15
A self-taught artist, he also spent more than half a century creating forensic sketches and reconstructions for law-enforcement agencies.
White Lies, Inner Truth: The Contradictions of Henri Rousseau
Arts, January 15
His naïve style landed him outside the firmament, but his painterly innocence was more seductive — and intentional — than many critics appreciated.
Smithsonian Turns Over More Records in the Face of a Trump Deadline
Arts, January 14
The institution, which is viewed as independent, has sought to reduce tensions with the White House by complying with some of its demands for documents.
The New Museum Sets Reopening Date With New Artist Commissions
Arts, January 13
After over three years of construction, the museum will open its new building on March 21 with an ambitious show exploring how technologies have changed what it means to be human.
Drawings Illuminate the History of the Brooklyn Bridge
New York, January 12
More than 11,000 drawings made 125 years ago were stashed away for years. They have been meticulously restored, and some will be shown at the Met Museum.
Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments
Arts, January 11
When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.
John Wilson’s Enduring Art of Racial Politics and Personal Memory
Arts, January 8
“Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New York survey.
An Astonishing New Look at the Movie That Inspired Michael Mann to Direct
Movies, January 8
“The Joyless Street” is among the most chopped-up films of the silent era. A restoration at MoMA’s To Save and Project series proves eye-opening.
Convention-Defying in Life. In Art, Not So Much
Arts, January 8
“Carving Out History” offers the career highlights of Emma Stebbins, from the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park— a powerful symbol of hope and healing in “Angels in America” —to a standout sculpture of the woman she loved.
The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will
Arts, January 8
The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.
A Portrait That Was the ‘Instagram of Its Time’
New York, January 7
Charles Edwards painted his interpretations of canvases by Anthony van Dyck for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “I Puritani.” Then he visited the Met Museum to see the original.
Gabriele Münter, an Overshadowed Pillar of Modern Art, Gets a Spotlight
Arts, January 2
“Contours of a World” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum includes paintings as well as photography that suggests an alternate path.
9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling For in 2026
Arts, January 2
With Björk, Parisian photography, and beauty and ugliness in the Renaissance, it’s shaping up to be an innovative year in art on the continent.
36 Hours in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Interactive, January 1
A snowy playground for the conspicuously wealthy and a co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, this tiny Dolomite town is ready for its close-up.
24 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in January
Arts, January 1
Welcome to a new year. It promises Ian McKellen, fresh jazz, free exhibitions, restored films and comedy with latkes.
8 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2026
Arts, January 1
Christopher Nolan goes (even more) epic, Lisa Kudrow makes another “Comeback” and Marcel Duchamp gets an overdue retrospective.
She Spent a Night in the Anne Frank House. And Met Ghosts.
Books, December 31
Lola Lafon’s book “When You Listen to This Song” is a hit in its native France. Now in English, it explores identity, loss and memory in wholly new ways.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Former Colorado Senator, Dies at 92
U.S., December 31
A Democrat turned Republican, he was the only Native American during three terms in the House of Representatives and in 12 years in the Senate. He was also a judo expert and an Olympian.
Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York
Arts, December 30
Beloved in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck is just becoming hot in Manhattan, where a show of paintings at the Met Museum is likely to leave you awe-struck.
Sleeping Bags (and Ear Plugs) for a Night at the Museum
Arts, December 27
Roaming the American Museum of Natural History in pajamas made for a night to remember for hundreds of children and their brave parents.
Turn On, Tune In … Cop Out? ‘Sixties Surreal’ Teases at the Whitney.
Arts, December 25
A spotty but thrilling tour of American art from Eisenhower to Nixon shows just how unhinged the ’60s were, and how hard it is to summarize the era.
9 Art Shows to See Before They Close This Winter
Arts, December 25
Catch a lush Monet blockbuster, gorgeous Egyptian goddesses and the history of Black Broadway before they’re gone.
43 Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in N.Y.C.
Arts, December 25
What are you doing to greet 2026? Our suggestions include fancy parties, all-night dance-a-thons, choose-your-own movie double features and a pasta-making class.
Trump Cuts and Orders Have Broad Impact on American Museums, Report Finds
Arts, November 11
A survey of museum directors reveals the impact of federal cutbacks: reduced arts programs for rural areas, students and people who are elderly or disabled.
How the Intrepid Moved a World War II Fighter Plane
Metro, March 13
The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.
5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning
Culture, March 12
Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.
Brooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions
Culture, February 7
The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.
California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford
Culture, January 28
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch back before the Gold Rush.
The Met Museum Is Rebounding, but Not With International Visitors
Weekend, July 24
The museum said it attracted more local visitors during the past year than it did before the pandemic, but only half the international visitors.
San Francisco’s Arts Institutions Are Slowly Building Back
Culture, July 3
Although attendance remains down from prepandemic levels, the city’s arts groups are having some success getting audiences to return.
A Steadying Force for the Africa Center Is Stepping Down
Culture, April 11
Uzodinma Iweala, chief executive of the Harlem institution, will leave at the end of 2024 after guiding it through pandemic years and securing funds.
Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts
Culture, April 9
The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?
Audience Snapshot: Four Years After Shutdown, a Mixed Recovery
Culture, March 12
Covid brought live performance to a halt. Now the audience for pop concerts and sporting events has roared back, while attendance on Broadway and at some major museums is still down.
Through Catastrophe, and in Community, the Art of Daniel Lind-Ramos
Weekend, May 4
A storm, a pandemic, and Black Puerto Rican history pervade his work at MoMA PS 1, with materials sourced from daily life.
Spider-Man, We Know Where You Live
Metro, February 7
Letters on display at a small museum in Brooklyn were sent to the same address in Queens as where the comic book hero lived.
Looking for Elbow Room, Louvre Limits Daily Visitors to 30,000
Culture, January 6
With attendance surging back, the museum wants to offer “a moment of pleasure” — and relieve that Mona Lisa problem.
Why One World Trade Is Winning R.T.O.
Interactive, December 13
The tower, next to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, is doing something right; it's at 94 percent occupancy.
Your Thursday Briefing: Iran’s Protests Intensify
N Y T Now, October 26
Plus Myanmar gets closer to Russia and a dire climate report.
After a Covid Contraction, Museums Are Expanding Again
Special Sections, October 20
Projects all over the country include renovations and new wings as institutions continue to bet on bricks and mortar.
San Francisco’s Art Market Struggles in the Shadow of Los Angeles
Culture, August 29
Though some small galleries are opening or expanding, the mega dealers have closed shop, a blow to an area with a vibrant artistic history.
In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise
Travel, August 11
Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.
Covid. A Coma. A Stroke. José Parlá Returns From the Edge.
Culture, July 31
After a lengthy recovery, the artist comes back with the most vigorous work he’s made: “It took me a really long time to understand what had happened to me.”
Covid Memorials Offer a Place to Put Our Grief
Culture, May 5
From “anti-monuments” to ephemeral sand portraits, four art exhibitions encourage viewers to slow down and take stock of our pandemic losses.
Manhattan Springs Back to Life
Travel, May 5
Broadway enthusiasts, art aficionados and food lovers will find new offerings in and around Times Square and in neighborhoods below 42nd Street, heralding the promise of a vibrant recovery.