Before New York:

A Traveling Pop-Up Exhibition

April 25 through November 15, 2026

We are proud to announce the opening of our five-borough pop-up exhibition, Before New York, featuring historical panoramic images, landmark features, plant life, and the landscapes of each borough as they were 400 years ago.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 1

America 250: Discovering the Ecological Stories Beneath our Neighborhoods

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Queens Public Library Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432

Using the Before New York exhibit, join us and the New York Botanical Garden for a community dialogue to explore how the landscape of Queens has changed over time, how communities have shaped local ecology, and the role community members can play in creating healthier ecological futures.
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Sep 23

HORT/CULTURE: Eric Sanderson + Legs McNeil

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Nine Orchard

A sweeping historical tour of the great island of Manhattan and other music for uplifting gormandizers.

New York City is constantly changing, for better and for worse. What was once a forested island of streams, wetlands, and meadows teeming with...
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