The City Reliquary

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization focused on New York City. Its permanent displays feature artifacts such as Statue of Liberty postcards, subway tokens, building fragments, and geological samples that tell stories of the city's past. Rotating exhibits present community collections and temporary exhibitions about often-overlooked aspects of New York. The museum also hosts cultural events throughout the year, including block parties, backyard concerts, and film screenings. Annual programming includes Collector's Night, Bike Fetish Day, the Havemeyer Sugar Sweets Festival, and the Panorama Challenge at the Queens Museum. Exhibitions and events connect visitors with both historical and contemporary New York.