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August at MoMI: CatVideoFest, 70mm films, restored Fleischer cartoons, and more

This August, Museum of the Moving Image presents a wide range of summer movies, free community programs, and new exhibits. Special guests include Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, Ari Aster, cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry, Bob Odenkirk and Sharon Stone, DJ Rekha, and more.

July at MoMI: Fleischer cartoons, Tom Cruise movies, Salsa Nights, MoMI in the Garden, and more

NEWS July 1, 2025 A/C ✅ This year MoMI underwent a major renovation of our HVAC system. All of our spaces feel cool and refreshing; enjoy a film, explore our exhibitions, come face to face ...

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June at MoMI: Pride Month events, Juneteenth celebration, summer movies, and more

This June, the Museum presents a wide array of special programs—many with free admission—including an annual Juneteenth celebration, special book and film events, Pride Month programs, and a robust slate of summer movies

May at MoMI: new season of Open Worlds programs with kickoff event, plus See It Big: Stunts!, and more

This May, the Museum launches the second edition of its Open Worlds free programming, with a festive kick-off event on Saturday, May 17, and a dedicated Open Worlds: Science series that begins May 10.

MoMI announces Michael Koresky as Senior Curator of Film

“After a thorough search in which we received more than a hundred applicants and dozens of qualified candidates, we are pleased to welcome Michael Koresky to a new and elevated role at the Museum. Michael is an accomplished and experienced film programmer, writer, and editor, and we look forward to working with him in this capacity and seeing his ideas come to fruition,” said Executive Director Aziz Isham.

A kid designs a muppet at the interactive "Anything Muppet" station in The Jim Henson Exhibition at Museum of the Moving Image.

Activities for Families during Spring Recess

Looking for exciting things to do during NYC Public Schools' Spring Recess this week? Museum of the Moving Image is your destination for family fun and engaging activities!

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March at MoMI: Women’s History Month, First Look festival, Martin Scorsese, and more

Women’s History Month highlights include book events celebrating Joan Didion and Merle Oberon; more than 20 films directed by women, many in First Look 2025.

First Look 2025 program updates, filmmaker appearances, and Working on It lineup

Today, we're pleased to share the lineup for the three-day Working on It program, in-person sessions focused on exploring the creative process—a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and writers and the public-at-large to get an inside look.

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February at MoMI: Black History Month, Snubbed Forever, Presidents Day

This February, Museum of the Moving Image will honor Black History Month with films by pioneers of African American cinema and host community partner Afrikan Poetry Theatre’s annual Black History Month Film Festival, plus the 21-film screening series Snubbed Forever, and much more.

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December at MoMI: Curators’ Choice, See It Big: Let It Snow, and more

This December, join us for Curators’ Choice 2024, featuring film releases and TV work that were among the year’s best, some with filmmakers appearing in person; holiday favorites for the whole family, including a rare 45th anniversary showing of John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together, and film classics in See It Big: Let It Snow.

MoMI welcomes three new Trustees

Please join us in welcoming Chris Barbour, Alex Feerst, and Jeff Hasler to our Board of Trustees. These three inspiring leaders have continued to contribute, each in their own way, to the evolution of the moving image.

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November at MoMI: The films of Lana Wilson, Frank Oz retrospective, and more

This November, Museum of the Moving Image welcomes boundary-pushing documentarian Lana Wilson for a career retrospective, featuring in-person appearances with screenings of Pretty Baby, Miss Americana, her latest film Look into My Eyes, and more.

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