WE ARE OPEN 11:00AM-6:00PM
Today’s Hours: 11am – 6pm
Location
Torque, a Belgian Malinois, is a pretty special dog. As one of only a handful of dogs in the U.S. trained to detect electronic storage devices such as cell phones and SD cards, she lends her unique skills to investigators working to apprehend child predators and traffickers. She also has a very special side job as an official crew member for EMU 309, a fully restored, Vietnam War-era Huey helicopter. Her calm and stoic presence provides solace to many veterans grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during exposure therapy flights in the Huey helicopter.
Cap off back to school week with a meet and greet with K9 Torque and her handler. Learn about this world-famous Huey Helicopter dog and hear stories about her training and work. Then check out the newly installed special exhibition of James Mellick’s sculpture, on view through January 5, 2025.
This event is FREE for Members and included with General Admission tickets. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event.
Come bark in the park! On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, join us and our friends at Bryant Park’s annual dog parade and social. This event will bring together local dogs and dog lovers of all ages, in a festive gathering featuring a parade of pups around the park.
And—for one day only—leashed dogs will be invited to join their people on the lawn to sit, stay, and lounge! Special food and drink vendors will be available in Bryant Park to help you create the perfect NYC picnic experience.
Register for the Parade!
Schedule for the day (updated August 16, 2024)
11:00am Registration/Check In opens at the AKC Museum of the Dog booth on the Upper Terrace
11:30am Live Performance by Susan Said Band; Special activity stations open on the Upper Terrace
12:30pm Parade around the lawn
1:00pm Live Performance by Susan Said Band; Members Only Photo Sessions (Location TBA)
2:00pm K-9 Presentation from the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit in the Reading Room
Special Activity Stations (11:30am-12:30pm) include: Dog Superlatives: Get a personalized certificate from artist Kristin Doney highlighting one of your dog’s best attributes. Be it ‘most boop-able snout’ or ‘eyes most likely to earn extra treats’ you’ll take home a fun memento from the event.
Scentwork: Want to learn more about activating one of your dog’s strongest senses? Enjoy this exploration in nose work with our friends from Sniff N Seek. Find out about Barn Hunt and how to start this fun activity for your pup.
Poster Pup: Marching with a dog breed group? Want to do something extra special to cheer on your favorite furry friend? Head to the Bryant Park Art Cart to create a poster to carry in the parade or to hold up from the sidelines.
Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Â
Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include:Â
All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home!Â
*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)Â
**Pets are not allowed for this classÂ
***All interested are welcome, no painting experience is requiredÂ
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 October 4: Presidential Dogs
Explore our new special exhibition, Presidential Dogs: Canine Companions at the White House, with your pup. Exciting programming elements to be announced soon. Stay tuned!
This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.