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 April 11: Spring Mix!

We are throwing together a mix of fun activities to welcome the new season! Enjoy our new exhibition, Honoring the Point: The Gwynne McDevitt Sporting Dog Collection, with your dog and complete a scavenger hunt for a yummy treat for your pup! Take inspiration from this new exhibition’s gorgeous artworks and create your own dog-themed watercolor masterpiece in our Library. Celebrate the release of the new move, The Friend, which stars an adorable Harlequin Great Dane named Bing and enter to win a copy of the book the movie is based on as well as a bandana for your pup. The Friend releases in theaters on March 28, 2025 (thanks to our friends at Bleecker Street for the movie swag!). And finally, get those Easter bunny photos ahead of the holiday with an opportunity to hop into the frame with the bushy tailed, long eared bunny himself!

This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

Join us for evening art classes you can do with your partner or pals!

At this Art After Hours, try your hand at printmaking with art educator Jessica Ressler. Relief printmaking is an art process where ink is transferred from a printing plate onto paper. Ink doesn’t go into the places that the artist carved away, similar to a stamp. Design a print of your own furry best friend and learn two different techniques you can then replicate at home. In this class, students will create both fun and abstract prints ready to frame on the wall as well as a collection of custom notecards of your own creation!

Participants should bring with them 4×6 images of the dog(s) they want to work with.
All art supplies will be provided. As the Museum is closed on Tuesdays, admission to the galleries ahead of the class will begin at 5:00pm.

Members at the Individual level and above, sign in for a discount on ticket cost.

Details about Art After Hours: Printmaking

AKC FIT Dog Club is a program that will bring health benefits to both you and your dog! The AKC Museum of the Dog is the only FIT Dog club in NYC. It is FREE to join and participate in any of our walks. Come along with us for a fun walk and become part of a lively community!

Our next walk: Midtown Manhattan
Plaza33 -> Herald Square Park ->Bryant Park

Participants will meet at Plaza33 on 33rd Street and 7th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Please arrive by 11:15am to join with the group as we set off on our urban walk to Herald Square Park and Bryant Park. Throughout the walk, hear about different programming and amenities available to visitors of each space. In the event of forecasted bad weather, information about the status of the walk will be emailed by 5pm the day before the scheduled walk.

We can’t wait to take a walk with you and your pup!

Dogs must remain leashed for the duration of the program. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. 

Details about AKC FIT Dog Club Spring Walk: Parks of Midtown

Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog!

Each month we are highlighting one of the 202 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.

April’s Breed Spotlight: Gordon Setter
Sunday, April 27, 12:00-2:00pm

The Gordon Setter, the black avenger of the Highlands, is a substantial bird dog named for a Scottish aristocrat. Athletic and outdoorsy, Gordons are bold, confident, and resolute in the field, and sweetly affectionate by the fireside. Gordons are the largest and most substantial of setters. The stunning coat is a glistening black, with tan markings and long hair on the ears, belly, legs, chest, and tail. Tan spots above the bright brown eyes point up a wise and willing expression. Like other Scots breeds, from the compact Scottish Terrier to the majestic Scottish Deerhound, Gordons were built to withstand their homeland’s tough terrain and foul weather.

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.

Details about Breed Spotlight: Gordon Setter

Bring your canine companion and support the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.

Sit together with fellow dog lovers in designated Coca-Cola Corner seats. A portion of the dog ticket and of the human ticket will benefit North Shore Animal League America. Dogs will only be allowed in the Coca-Cola Corner at Citi Field.

Arrive early to the Bullpen Gate with your game tickets to participate in the Dog Parade* (weather permitting). This gate opens two hours before game time. Dogs not participating in the parade must also enter via the Bullpen Gate. Sorry, late arrivals will not be permitted on the field for the parade. Approximately 40 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch, all dogs will be directed to the Right Field Gate for direct access to the Coca-Cola Corner.

All dogs in attendance must have their own ticket in the Coca-Cola Corner.

*Due to time limitations, participation in the parade is not guaranteed as the New York Mets reserve the right conclude admission to the parade as deemed necessary for game to start at scheduled time. Early arrival is recommended.

Enter Citi Field using the  MLB Ballpark  app. Log in with your  MLB.com account  to view your tickets and forward them to friends.  Download the app  today.

*Tickets for this offer must be purchased online; offer not available by phone or at the Citi Field Ticket Windows. Ticket fees will apply.

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 May 2: You’re Not a Real Dog Owner Until…

Meet, greet, and trade dog-owner stories with Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield as they celebrate the launch of You’re Not a Dog Owner Until …, a delightful collection of hilarious cartoons highlighting observations about dog ownership (IYKYK!).

Copies of the book will be available for purchase, which Scott and Jason would be pleased to sign (and even personalize for your dog).  Reserve your tickets now!

Plus! AKC Museum of the Dog Members who can’t make it in person are invited to join us virtually for a broadcast of the 6:15pm presentation by Jason and Scott. Virtual attendees will have the chance to win a free personalized copy of the book. Sign in with your Membership credentials to reserve your virtual seat today!

Jason Chatfield is an Australian cartoonist and comedian based in New York. His illustration work has been published through Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, and Humorist Books. While his cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker, MAD Magazine, Esquire, Airmail, Variety, The Weekly Humorist, American Bystander, and Wired, Jason is best known for his tact and diplomacy. In all the times his art has been exhibited in France, Australia, the US, and the UK, he has never been accused of telling secrets about any friend, colleague, or acquaintance.

As well as being Australia’s most widely syndicated cartoonist, Chatfield is a reliable plus-one to work events. Not once has he told a friend’s workmates about any embarrassing health conditions, fungal or otherwise. As the portrait illustrator for Waking Up, the meditation app created by Sam Harris, he never told a soul about anybody’s ringworm or how it was contracted from a clown at a state fair while wrestling in a swamp. He is the former President of the National Cartoonists Society (est. 1946) and Australian Cartoonists Association (est. 1924), and in his time serving office, he was noted for never mentioning the bathing or social habits of any of their members.

Scott Dooley is an Australian comedian and writer based in New York. In addition to touring the world as a comedian and releasing a critically acclaimed stand-up special, Scott is known for his cleanliness and fastidiousness when it comes to drying his skin after being in any body of water.

Scott regularly contributes to The New Yorker, a publication that looks down on people who, when invited to a friend’s work event, choose to disclose FALSE information concerning fungal conditions and extracurricular interests. Whenever Scott appears on television, radio, and podcasts around the globe, there has never been mention of, or evidence pertaining to, him having ever heard of an underground clown swamp wrestling circuit that occurs during state fairs in middle America. The graphic novel Scott wrote notably has no mention of fungal skin conditions due to his lack of knowledge on the topic. If Scott were to have a flaw in his character, it would likely be “too trusting of friends.”

This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.

Details about Furry Friday: You’re Not a Real Dog Owner Until…

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with Bruno and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs! Come by and spend some time with our furry friends who are experts in helping us calm down and feel a little happier. This program is accessible to all ages.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) New York City chapter is hosting its "Paws for Prevention Walk" at Coney Island's Steeplechase Park, offering a fun day for pet owners and their furry friends to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention. 

Activities include:

• Fun events for pets and owners 

• Competitions (best dressed, best trick, etc.) 

• Treats and water stations 

• Plenty of shade for pets 

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

Bring your canine companion and support the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.

Sit together with fellow dog lovers in designated Coca-Cola Corner seats. A portion of the dog ticket and of the human ticket will benefit North Shore Animal League America. Dogs will only be allowed in the Coca-Cola Corner at Citi Field.

Arrive early to the Bullpen Gate with your game tickets to participate in the Dog Parade* (weather permitting). This gate opens two hours before game time. Dogs not participating in the parade must also enter via the Bullpen Gate. Sorry, late arrivals will not be permitted on the field for the parade. Approximately 40 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch, all dogs will be directed to the Right Field Gate for direct access to the Coca-Cola Corner.

All dogs in attendance must have their own ticket in the Coca-Cola Corner.

*Due to time limitations, participation in the parade is not guaranteed as the New York Mets reserve the right conclude admission to the parade as deemed necessary for game to start at scheduled time. Early arrival is recommended.

Enter Citi Field using the  MLB Ballpark  app. Log in with your  MLB.com account to view your tickets and forward them to friends. Download the app  today.

*Tickets for this offer must be purchased online; offer not available by phone or at the Citi Field Ticket Windows. Ticket fees will apply.

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.

May’s Breed Spotlight: Australian Shepherd
Saturday, May 17, 12-2pm

The Australian Shepherd, the cowboy’s herding dog of choice, is a medium-sized worker with a keen, penetrating gaze in the eye. Aussie coats offer different looks, including merle (a mottled pattern with contrasting shades of blue or red). In all ways, they’re the picture of rugged and agile movers of stock. Aussies exhibit an irresistible impulse to herd, anything: birds, dogs, kids.  Aussies are remarkably intelligent, quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner. In short, this isn’t the pet for everyone. But if you’re looking for a brainy, tireless, and trainable partner for work or sport, your search might end here.

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.

Details about Breed Spotlight: Australian Shepherd

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs.

As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!

The Canine Stars hope to inspire you to build a stronger bond with your own dog, and please visit your local animal shelter when you are local to bring a new dog into your family. Almost all of our dogs are adopted from shelters, rescue groups or found as strays, and they are all individually owned and loved by their trainers – they are family first!

The Canine Stars was founded in 2012 by Keri Caraher, President. Keri and Ethan Wilhelm, Vice President, have been performing and competing with their dogs for over 20 years.

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.

Bring your pooch to the park for Bark in the Park this season at Maimonides Park. Tickets are just $18.50 and include entry for up to two (2) four-legged friends with each human.

This year, seating will be in the main seating bowl to make watching the game easier for our two-legged friends. Seats will be available in Sections 20, 22 and 24. There will also be a pre-game pup parade around the field starting 45 minutes before the first pitch. Line up in between sections 22 and 24 for the parade.

There are two options for Bark in the Park ticket purchases. The base ticket price is $18.50 and includes a chew toy or pup cup. There is also a $28.50 option that includes the chew toy or pup cup and you'll be able to submit a photo of your dog to be included on the jersey the Cyclones will wear for the final Bark in the Park of 2025. You will be contacted by a Cyclones representative after June 1st requesting a high-res photo of your dog.