Upcoming Programs

Join AKC Museum of the Dog staff at the Bryant Park Art Cart (located on the corner of 42nd and 5th) for FREE dog-themed art. Each week make a different craft at this all ages workshop. The outdoor space is also dog-friendly, so bring your pets along as your muse!

Friday, August 4 Craft: Origami Dog Bookmarks
Practice the art of folding paper into a friendly dog face. Use your new canine creation to mark the spot in your summer reading.

Art supplies provided by the Bryant Park Art Cart. This event is free for all who wish to attend.

Come see us at 51st and Park where we will be hosting family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more!

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – our streets. Summer Streets takes place on select Saturdays between 7 am and 1 pm. Miles of NYC’s streets are open for people to play, walk, and bike. Take a break along the route at one of our rest stops to enjoy free activities.

How many dogs do you know who don't love a good ball game? 

The AKC MoD is teaming up with the Brooklyn Cyclones for Bark in the Park! Take your pups to a day at the ball game as the Cyclones play the Aberdeen IronBirds at their home field in Brooklyn held at 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224.

The game starts at 7:00 pm and the AKC Museum of the Dog will be there when doors open to talk about the Museum, sell spins on the prize wheel, and more. Atendees can spin our prize wheel for a chance to win Cyclones and AKC MoD merchandise and support the Museum! Tickets for the prize wheel are $5 each and can be purchased with cash or card at the event (all proceeds go directly to supporting the Museum). 

Consider an additional donation to the Museum when you buy your tickets at the link below! Use the drop down under "Ticket Type" to add an additional $5 donation to the Museum's Annual Fund.

Join AKC Museum of the Dog staff at the Bryant Park Art Cart (located on the corner of 42nd and 5th) for FREE dog-themed art. Each week make a different craft at this all ages workshop. The outdoor space is also dog-friendly, so bring your pets along as your muse!

Friday, August 11 Craft: Summer Sunset Silhousettes
Create a gorgeous summer sunset background and add your favorite dogs to the scene.

Art supplies provided by the Bryant Park Art Cart. This event is free for all who wish to attend.

Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Make a stunning work of art to gift to a loved one this holiday season.

Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include:

• Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public

• A step-by-step demonstration on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse!

• A chance afterward to play with Lucy and browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities

• An opportunity to visit the museum's gift shop before heading out

All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home!

*Please bring a 5x7 or 6x8 color image of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo. (Let us know at check in if you need to print yours on-site)

**Pets are not allowed for this class

***All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required

Come see us at 51st and Park where we will be hosting family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more!

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – our streets. Summer Streets takes place on select Saturdays between 7 am and 1 pm. Miles of NYC’s streets are open for people to play, walk, and bike. Take a break along the route at one of our rest stops to enjoy free activities.

Join us for a presentation from the NY NJ Trail Conference Team about their important work and meet some of their canine team!

Conservation dogs are trained in scentwork to locate endangered and invasive species. In 2010, the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management published a study that concluded trained dogs could smell and detect twice the number of invasive plants that humans could observe with their eyes. The addition of conservation dogs to the Trail Conference’s Invasives Strike Force (ISF) increases both the quality and quantity of the invasive surveys. Dogs help us find unknown infested sites, establish infestation borders, and detect hard to find individuals that could lead to persisting infestations. 

This event is free for Members and included with General Admission.

This summer, we are bringing in authors AND dogs for an exciting series of storytime events! At each program, participants will get to meet and chat with a children's book author, create a craft in theme with the book, and get up close with real dogs similar to those featured in the story. Pick up your own copy of the book in our shop and get it autographed right then and there! 

On August 13th, join author Andrea Caceres for a reading of her book, My Dog Just Speaks Spanish.

Andrea Caceres is an author, illustrator, and art director. Her work, much of it featuring dogs, has appeared in countless product campaigns and commissions. About My Dog Just Speaks Spanish, her debut picture book, she says, "Did you know that dogs might be able to identify when different languages are spoken? Tobi, my silky terrier, and I spent years speaking only Spanish, and it was very interesting to see him react to a different langauge when he moved to the US. Tobi is an expert in tricks, and all his commands are in Spanish. It has definitely been a point of conversation when we show people his talents. See if you can spot Tobi in this book!" Andrea Caceres was born in Venezuela and is based in New York City.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy this event. Whether you are excited to hear the story or just want to visit with the dogs. This event is FREE for Members and included with General Admission. 

This event is SOLD OUT! The next Furry Friday will take place on September 8th.

Here’s your chance to visit the AKC MoD with your favorite furry friends! But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event.

Roam the galleries with fellow dog owners and lovers during our pet friendly hours.
Free for Members at the Individual level and above; Non-Members $20 Humans, $5 Dogs. 

*If you will be attending with your dog(s), you will be required to sign a waiver upon entry.

Special for August 18: Drawing Dogs with Oliver Perry

Oliver will teach Furry Friday attendees how to illustrate dogs, mainly focusing on expression and breed-specific characteristics using their dogs as their muse! Two drawing sessions will be held: 6:15pm and 7:00pm; Program attendees will be welcome to enter the Museum anytime after 6pm, and will have reserved access to seating in the library for the class at their selected, ticketed time. Art supplies will be provided.

Oliver Perry is an illustrator based in New York City. Oliver earned his BFA in Illustration at The School of Visual Arts, graduating with High Honors. He enjoys drawing in a charming and whimsical style in various mediums, including ink and watercolor. His artwork has been featured on Link NYC kiosks and exclusive limited edition Puma Apparel. His work has also been published in Cricket Magazine, captivating young readers. Furthermore, his work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators (NYC and L.A.). Oliver won a World Illustration Award in the Children's Book Publishing category, and his work was selected to be included in The New York Historical Society Covid-19 Collection. Oliver's design and branding experience includes being chosen to participate in the Young Ones Portfolio Club Art Direction Mentorship. Oliver has educated children and adults at The Society of Illustrators, Spark Art Studio, and Paint The Town LLC (for Fortune 500 companies). In his leisure time, Oliver loves sketching in Washington Square Park, petting people's dogs, and performing as a magician! Follow Oliver on Instagram!

Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog!
 
Each month we are highlighting one of the 200 recognized breeds in the American Kennel Club. You’ll learn the history of the breed as well as key characteristics of their anatomy and coat that help them meet the standard. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog. 

August's Breed Spotlight: Doberman Pinscher

Sleek and powerful, possessing both a magnificent physique and keen intelligence, the Doberman Pinscher is one of dogkind's noblemen. Dobermans have excelled at police and military K-9 duty, as therapy dogs and service dogs for the disabled, as search-and-rescuers, and in competitive dog sports.

This event is free for Members and included with General Admission.

Canine Cruise Chicago: A Benefit for the AKC Museum of the Dog

This event will be held in conjunction with the International Kennel Club of Chicago's Great American Dog Show and AKC Meet the Breeds. 
 

Friday, August 25
6:30-10 p.m.
Launching from Lakeside Center, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Festive/Casual-Cocktail attire requested  

Please note that while we love dogs, they are not invited to attend the Cruise for safety reasons 

 

Join the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog for a festive night on board the Spirit of Chicago as we enjoy cocktails, a buffet-style dinner, silent auction, and dancing while admiring the Chicago skyline from the waters of Lake Michigan.

After boarding at McCormick Place, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy dockside cocktails from the cash bar before embarking on a two-hour cruise with spectacular sunset views from climate-controlled interior and exterior decks. DJ entertainment will serenade guests during dinner before dancing the night away and placing bids at our art-inspired silent auction with works by Yvonne Sovereign, Karrie Dollar, and more. 

All proceeds from this special evening will benefit the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City and enable the Museum to continue to care for the canine art in its collection, provide educational programming for the public, and inspire positive engagement with dogs year-round. 

We would like to thank our sponsors:*

Nancy and Gary Brown • katie campbell • Gina DiNardo and Peter Gwynne • Sally Fineburg & Stacey Fineburg • International Kennel Club of Chicago • DR. Jerry Klein  • Theresa nesbitt MD • Northeastern Illinois Kennel Club • Michael Taylor • Wheaton Kennel Club 

 

Individual Tickets: $150 per person ($79 of which is tax-deductible)

• first-come, first-served seating for one on the 1st or 2nd floor decks.

 

Second Floor VIP Table for Eight: $1,800 ($1,072 of which is tax-deductible)

• reserved table with seating for eight on second floor deck

• includes two complimentary drink tickets per person
• signage at the event with name or logo

 

Top Deck VIP Table for Six: $1,800 ($1,072 of which is tax-deductible) - Only 1 Regular Table and 1 High Top Table available - please email donor.relations@akc.org to inquire 

• reserved table with seating for six on the top floor deck with outdoor lounge
• includes two complimentary drink tickets per person
• signage at the event with name or logo

 

SOLD OUT - Top Deck VIP Table for Eight: $2,500 ($1,772 of which is tax-deductible) 

• reserved table with seating for eight on the top floor deck with outdoor lounge
• includes two complimentary drink tickets per person
• signage at the event with name or logo

 

Space is limited, buy your ticket or table today!

If you are unable to attend this event but would still like to support the AKC MoD, please consider giving to our Annual Fund. 

Questions? Please email Allison O'Keeffe, Director of Individual Giving and Membership, at donor.relations@akc.org.

 

*as of August 1, 2023

The AKC MoD is traveling to Chicago for the AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago on August 26 and 27! Find our booth at the event for family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more. The Museum in NYC will be open for regular hours during this time.

AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago is hosted in conjunction with the International Kennel Club of Chicago's Great American Dog Show and Great American Cat Show. 

Are you a young artist looking for a way to show off your talent or do you know someone who is? Enter the AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago Art Contest. Winning artwork will be displayed at Meet the Breeds Chicago and at the AKC MoD. 

In honor of National Dog Day, we are offering guided tours with Adjunct Curator, Alan Fausel. Learn more about the history of the AKC Museum of the Dog, the highlights of the collection, and the unique bond between humans and dogs. These tours are free for Members and $10/person for non-Members. Space is limited, so sign up for this incredible opportunity soon!

Tours will begin at 11:30am and 1:30pm and meet at the front desk on the first floor of the Museum. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your tour time. 

Please note, you must have General Admission tickets in addition to purchasing or reserving tickets for the tour.

Visiting the AKC Museum of the Dog on National Dog Day is a great way to celebrate dogs and the human-canine bond!

In honor of the festive occasion, we will be making dog origami in the Library space from 12-4pm. Join us for this fun workshop and walk away with a new paper likeness of your favorite pup!

This art-making workshop is free for Members and included with General Admission tickets.

Other National Dog Dog activities:
Collections Tours with Adjunct Curator, Alan Fausel
Dog + Human Lookalike Contest

The AKC MoD is traveling to Chicago for the AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago on August 26 and 27! Find our booth at the event for family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more. The Museum in NYC will be open for regular hours during this time.

AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago is hosted in conjunction with the International Kennel Club of Chicago's Great American Dog Show and Great American Cat Show. 

Are you a young artist looking for a way to show off your talent or do you know someone who is? Enter the AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago Art Contest. Winning artwork will be displayed at Meet the Breeds Chicago and at the AKC MoD.