This major exhibition brings the immersive, multisensory cinematic installations of visionary Spanish artist, filmmaker, and inventor José Val del Omar (1904–1982) to U.S. audiences for the first time, along with commissioned pieces by contemporary artists Sally Golding, Matt Spendlove, and Tim Cowlishaw; Duo Prismáticas; Esperanza Collado; and Colectivo Los Ingrávidos.

In time for Wes Anderson’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, MoMI presents four other cinematic Dahl tales teeming with fiendish parents, unscrupulous schoolmasters, and diabolical witches, and the kind, precocious kids who endure and triumph over them.  

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Reverse Shot teams up with MoMI to give audiences an opportunity to see some of its contributors’ favorite films from the 21st century on the Museum’s big screen.

Support serious film criticism! On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of Reverse Shot, Museum of the Moving Image's house publication for film and media criticism, MoMI has launched the Reverse Shot 20 for 20 Campaign.

David Levine’s Dissolution is a jewel-box sculpture that conjures the past and future of the moving image. A 20-minute film played on a loop, it draws on the central conceit of iconic 1980s movies and TV shows such as Tron and Max Headroom: human characters who find themselves dematerialized and confined within the interior worlds of electronic devices.

Refreshing the Loop continues Museum of the Moving Image’s tradition of displaying GIFs in our passenger elevator. This new iteration places artists who have been widely known for their GIFs for more than two decades in conversation with selected artists who have gained notable popularity in the last few years.

This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture. 

Museum of the Moving Image is a great destination for families. Check out the various programs and events suitable for all ages.

This online MoMI Story delves into the history, craft, and vision of this iconic figure, whose iconic puppet characters and stories for film and television left an indelible mark on popular culture, and which continue to captivate audiences of all ages long after his untimely death.

Read this MoMI Story to learn all about The Astoria Studio (now Kaufman Astoria Studios), which has been at the heart of filmmaking in New York City since 1920, and has a fascinating history integral to the origin of Museum of the Moving Image.

Sloan Science & Film, an initiative of the Museum of the Moving Image, examines the intersection of science and cinema. Watch short films, read interviews, and get all the latest info on science and film.

Read reviews, essays, interviews, and wide-ranging symposia; watch original video content; and dig through the vast archives in MoMI's online publication.