For a more livable city from sidewalk to skyline

what we stand for

Advocacy

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Planning
Accidental Skyline

A blueprint for a more intentional city

2013–present
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Policy
Public Assets

Mapping the Sixth Borough of New York

2015–2016
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Preservation
Adopt-A-Monument / Mural

Conserving public art through private funds

1987–present
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Join us November 29th to honor three extraordinary New Yorkers

JKO Medal Celebration

Events + Tours

EventIn Person
2023 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal Celebration
Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00 PM
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JKO medals in boxes at the 2015 Municipal Art Society of New York Gala
TourVirtual
The Women Who Shaped the Art World, Part 3 of 4
with Sylvia Laudien-Meo
Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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Greenwich Village Modern
with John Arbubkle
Saturday, December 2 at 1:00 PM
Member: $20 | Non-member: $30
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Skyscraper National Park: Midtown Rises
with Matt Postal
Sunday, December 3 at 11:00 AM
Member: $20 | Non-member: $30
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The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
with Ginny Poleman
Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 PM
Member: $15 | Non-member: $25
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Revisiting Grand Central
with MAS Docent Judy Garza
Friday, December 8 at 11:00 AM
Member: $5 | Non-member: $15
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Bensonhurst & Bath Beach in Brooklyn
with Zack Rhodes
Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 AM
Member: $20 | Non-member: $30
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Legacy

Celebrating 130 years of advocacy on behalf of New York and New Yorkers.
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1930
MAS Urges Construction of Rockefeller Center
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