An asteroid wipes out dinosaurs 66 million years ago, paving way for humans: relive it at NYC’s Natural History Museum in 2026, plus Frida Kahlo and Raphael masterpieces.
NYC’s Cultural Explosion
With the 2026 World Cup spotlight, New York amps up its art scene. Icons like MoMA, the Met and Brooklyn Museum deliver timeless masters and immersive thrills across boroughs.
Beyond soccer, mark 400 years since New Amsterdam with Rembrandt, or unravel ancient Egypt’s golden papyri.
Frida and Diego at MoMA
From March 21 to September 12, MoMA spotlights key Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera works. Drawing from the Met Opera’s El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, it blends paintings, drawings and portraits with live performance vibes.
Raphael Unveiled at the Met
First major U.S. show on the Renaissance master. March 29 to June 28, over 200 paintings trace his path from Urbino to Rome, revolutionizing portraits and religious art.
Dinosaur Doom at AMNH
Open since November 17, 2025, Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs recreates the Cretaceous with life-size models, real fossils and interactive media. Witness the asteroid’s world-altering crash.
More Unmissable Gems
– Old Masters, New Amsterdam (New-York Historical, May 1-Aug 30): Rembrandt and Hals honor Dutch founders of NYC.
– Books of the Dead (Brooklyn Museum, from Jan 30): Restored 6.4m Egyptian papyrus unveils funeral rites.
– Mozart (Morgan Library, Mar 13-May 31): Original instruments and manuscripts of the prodigy.
– Keith Haring (Brant Foundation, Mar 11-May 31): Gritty pop graffiti and AIDS activism from 1980s NYC.
Don’t miss: Whitney Biennial, Carol Bove at Guggenheim, biennials in Bronx and Staten Island.
Plan your trip at https://www.nyctourism.com.
Photo: Press (Alvaro Keding and Daniel Kim/AMNH)
