Almost every day, the MAS sponsors an evening program, exhibition opening, forum, walking tour, or course that explores some aspect of the physical city.
Courses
To provide a more thorough understanding of aspects of the MAS’ mission, as well as continuing professional education, we offer several courses throughout the year.
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Exhibitions
Urban Center Galleries are among New York City’s most prestigious galleries for exhibits related to aspects of design, urban planning, public art and historic preservation.
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Programs
The MAS hosts public programs every week on topics related to its mission to make New York a more livable city. These range from advocacy-related programs, to lectures on elements of architecture in association with Urban Center Books, to programs in conjunction with exhibits.
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Reference Library
Begun in 1978, the Reference Library’s ever-growing holdings focus on all aspects of New York City’s built and natural environments. The heart of the library is a unique collection of several hundred thousand clippings culled from major New York City dailies as well as neighborhood weeklies, magazines and newsletters covering broad topics like New York City buildings, historic preservation, planning, public art, real estate development and zoning.
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Tours
Walking tours are designed to reflect our focus on urban planning, contemporary architecture, historic preservation and public art. Tour leaders are architects, architectural historians, designers, geographers, urban and art historians, teachers, and writers who are singularly qualified to interpret the cityscape.
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Urban Center Books
A project of the MAS since 1980, UCB is a resource for professionals and laypersons alike, stocking books on a wide range of architecture and related subjects and organizing regular events and exhibits. Through lectures, panel discussions and exhibits in Urban Center Galleries, UCB maintains a vital role in the discussion of architecture in the city and around the world.
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