Join ISSO and new friends from Columbia’s international community for an evening exploring NYC’s iconic cultural institutions during the annual Museum Mile Festival!
This free public event takes place along Fifth Avenue between 82nd and 110th Streets on the Upper East Side, where eight museums offer free admission and special programming. After an Opening Ceremony at 5:45 PM in the Cooper Hewitt Garden, the museums open at 6:00 PM.
In addition to free museum access, participating institutions will host live performances, art-making workshops, DJs, and more throughout the evening. Participating museums include:
Itinerary:
- 5:00pm Meet outside ISSO Morningside at Armstrong Hall to travel together (*optional)
- 5:45pm Enjoy the Opening Ceremony
- 6:00 - 9:00pm Choose museum(s) to explore with new friends!
*ISSO will make every effort to use MTA public transportation, but some walking may be required. While strollers are welcome, please be aware that crowds at the festival may make navigation difficult.
If you plan to join ISSO for this excursion, PLEASE JOIN THIS WHATSAPP GROUP to help coordinate meeting up before, during, and after the event. Participants are welcome to join late or leave early as their schedules allow. Please use the group to connect throughout the evening and to share recommendations!
Columbia University makes every effort to ensure accessibility. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services at least 10 days prior to the event. CART or sign language interpretation requests require two weeks’ notice.
This event may be photographed or recorded for current or future university marketing (print, digital, web, or social media). By attending, you consent to this use. If you have concerns, please contact ISSO.
