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Today is the last chance to see Fashionable Dogs before it closes at 3 p.m.! 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.
The Museum will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on January 1 and January 2, 2024.
Happy New Year!
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 January 5: Put Your Best Paw Forward for 2024!
During your visit, explore ways to start the new year off on the right foot–err, we mean paw! Learn more about the AKC’s FIT DOG program and ways to get more active with your pup through out the year. Fluff up your fur with a product demo from PRIDE+GROOM (and pick up their products in our shop!).
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.
January’s Breed Spotlight: Brussels Griffon
In the early 1800’s, the coachmen of Brussels, Belgium commonly kept small terrier-type dogs to keep down the rat population in their stables. In the 1870s, the dog-loving Queen of the Belgians, took a liking to the breed and with that royal patronage, the Griff’s future was assured. They became all the rage among the queen’s courtiers, and kennel keepers of the upper classes further refined the breed, making the body smaller and the face more humanlike. Griffs are alert, sociable, and easily trained and very much like to stick to their special human.
This event is free for Members and included with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event.
The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. We will open for regular hours Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00am – 6:00pm with last admission at 5:00pm.
Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog!
Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include:
All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home!
*Please bring a 5×7 or 6×8 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
Special for January 19: Dog Trivia with Special Guest The Dog Mayor of NYC!
Think you know dogs? Test your knowledge alongside your pup at this dog trivia edition of Furry Friday. There will be prizes (and treats!) for those that show us who is top dog! With special guest, Sally Long Dog, the Dog Mayor of NYC!
Join us for the opening reception for Outfoxed: Fox Terriers and Friends! This exhibition will run from January 24, through April 28, 2024.
Invitation to all exhibition opening receptions is a benefit of Membership at the Individual level and above. Not a Member? Join by January 22 at the Individual level or above to RSVP.
Light bites and refreshments will be served and festive or business casual attire is encouraged. Please note that while we love our furry friends, they are not invited to attend this reception.
For questions, please email membership@museumofthedog.org.
Members may RSVP for two people per Membership here by using the email associated with their Membership to log-in.
This exhibition is sponsored in part by the American Fox Terrier Club
Close out your week by taking time to Paws to Read with the AKC Museum of the Dog!
Join us in our library space on Friday afternoons for a dog-themed storytime complete with special toys and puzzles, art making, and learning about different breeds of dogs. This program is designed for kids 10 and under with an adult learning partner, but everyone is welcome.
We are excited to kick off this storytime series with an author meet and greet event! Join Scott Gibson for a reading of his new book, Scout, Pip, & The Boy which explores the ways dogs help people through difficult times. Also, meet Scott’s border terriers, Scout and Pip, who appear in the story.
This program is free for Members and included with General Admission. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Join the Museum at the annual New York AKC Meet the Breeds! Stop by to say hello at our booth where we will have family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more.
From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds® gives dog lovers a unique opportunity to meet, play with, and learn about hundreds of dogs!
AKC Meet the Breeds is a ticketed event hosted by the AKC. Buy tickets here.
Members of the AKC MoD receive $5 off general admission. Please email membership@museumofthedog.org to receive your discount code or check your email for our December and January Member Newsletters.
Please note that the Museum will be open for regular hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.) on January 27 and 28 during AKC Meet the Breeds.
Close out your week by taking time to Paws to Read with the AKC Museum of the Dog! Join us in our library space on Friday afternoons for a dog-themed storytime complete with special toys and puzzles, art making, and learning about different breeds of dogs. This program is designed for kids 10 and under with an adult learning partner, but everyone is welcome.
Special for February 23: Join author/illustrator Erin McGill for a reading of her book, “If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild, & Wonderful Presidential Pets.” We will look at presidential pets and find out more about which breeds have made for some of the most notable First Dogs.
Free for Members and included with General Admission. Space is limited. Use the link on this listing to purchase your tickets and reserve your space.
Special for February 2: Celebrate Lunar New Year!
Kick off the year of the dragon with your dog at the AKC MOD! Learn more about breeds that originated in Asia and take home some special treats in a lucky red envelope.
