World Cup, World Cultures
The Museum is kicking off a series about the science, culture, and shared experience of athletic competition this May.
Save the date for special all-day programs on Saturday, June 13, and Saturday, July 11, and join us for watch parties throughout the tournament.
Exhibitions and Experiences
See 70 objects that define athletic greatness across more than 15 sports, from the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy to one of Jesse Owens’s gold medals from the 1936 Olympics, to championship awards from the New York Liberty, New York City FC, and more.
Images courtesy of: AP Images, National Hockey League, New York City FC, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, National Archives Catalog, Claressa Shields, New York Road Runners, the New York Liberty.
Visit this all-ages interactive play space to test your soccer skills in challenges including digital simulators, tabletop games, and other soccer-themed activities.
Drop-In Activities Exploring the Science and Culture of Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Parties at the Museum
Drop in to watch select matches on the big screens in LeFrak Theater, Cullman Hall of the Universe, and the Global Sports Pavilion in Futter Gallery starting Thursday, June 11.
Check back for more additions to the schedule.
Free with any Museum admission.
World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community and Science of Sport is generously supported by the Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation.
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