New York, New York has inspired generations of writers, musicians, filmmakers, and artists. A Town So Great celebrates this maddening and beautiful muse with paintings and works on paper from the Museums collection.

Interpretive material includes audioguide commentary and excerpts from literature by authors such as John Dos Passos and Don Delillo. Visitors are invited to add their remarks about the city and its songs, movies, and stories in the guest notebook or on the audioguide.