The Sanitation Museum’s pop-up encourages visitors to take a moment to admire archival and present-day images of sanitation in Jamaica Bay. It tells the story of the bustling working-class community of Barren Island, celebrates the ongoing contributions of the Department of Sanitation, and explores the past and future of sanitary landfills around Jamaica Bay — including landfills that have been transformed into celebrated public spaces like Shirley Chisholm State Park.

Come join us for an opening reception on June 25 at 11 am, where we’ll honor Jamaica Bay’s place in the past, present, and future of waste in New York City. Register here!

For more information about the exhibit, click here.