Upcoming Programs

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. 

All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.

Special for December 1: Make a Festive Gingerbread Dog House!

Build your own human-edible, festive for the holidays, gingerbread* dog house! We will provide all the supplies to create the candy-encrusted, jolly palace of your dreams!

*our structures will use a graham cracker base

Santa Claus is coming to The AKC Museum of the Dog to meet with you and your furry family members!

Get your holiday photos with the WHOLE pack. The photo package includes: before-hours admission, bagel breakfast spread, meet and greet time with Santa, digital copies of photos, and holiday themed craft projects.

Ticketing Packages:
Individual $60/Members $50 (1 human and up to 2 dogs)
Pair $75/Members $65 (2 humans and up to 4 dogs)
Small Pack $95/Members $85 (2 adults, up to 6 kids, and up to 4 dogs)
Large Pack $115/Members $105 (4 adults, up to 6 kids, and up to 4 dogs)
Extra Large Pack $135/Members $125 (6 adults, up to 6 kids, and up to 4 dogs)

Questions: email Info@museumofthedog.org 

Join us for evening art classes you can do with your partner or pals!

At this Art After Hours, try your hand at printmaking. Relief printmaking is an art process where ink is transferred from a printing plate onto paper. Ink doesn't go into the places that the artist carved away, similar to a stamp. Design a print of your own furry best friend and learn two different techniques you can then replicate at home. In this class, students will create both fun and abstract prints ready to frame on the wall as well as a collection of custom notecards of your own creation! These items will make the perfect custom holiday gifts.

Participants should bring with them 4x6 images of the dog(s) they want to work with.
All art supplies will be provided.

Sign in with your Membership for a discount on tickets.

Due to a private event, the Museum will close early at 4:00pm.  Please note that last admission will be at 3:00pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions. 

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. 

All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.

Special for December 15: Holiday Paw-Cappella Concert

Visit the AKC Museum of the Dog AND enjoy some holiday entertainment from one of NYU's talented a cappella groups. Performances will take place at 6:15pm and 7:00pm. You'll be howling along in delight! 

The Museum will be open for special holiday hours from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.). 

See our special exhibtions Fashionable Dogs and Unique Instinct!

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions. 

The Museum will be open for special holiday hours from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.). 

See our special exhibtions Fashionable Dogs and Unique Instinct!

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions. 

The Museum will close early at 3 p.m. in observance of the Christmas holiday. Please note that last admission will be at 2 p.m..

The Museum will be closed on Monday, December 25, for Christmas Day but will be open for special hours on Tuesday, December 26 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.) 

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions. 

The Museum will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

The Museum will be open for special hours on Tuesday, December 26, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.)

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions

The Museum will be open for special holiday hours from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.). 

See our special exhibtions Fashionable Dogs and Unique Instinct!

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions. 

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. 

December's Breed Spotlight: Pekingese

A Chinese legend says the Pekingese was created by the Buddha, who shrunk a lion down to dog size. A breed so old their origin is lost in history, Pekingese are charming, confident companions who develop a tight bond with their favorite human. Bred to live in palaces, they can be as serenely independent as the emperors who owned them; however, they are always alert making them good watchdogs.

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

The Museum will close early at 3 p.m. in observance of New Year's Eve. Please note that last admission will be at 2 p.m..

The Museum will be closed on Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2, in observance of New Year's Day. 

Please email info@museumofthedog.org with any questions.