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Final 2026 Manhattanhenge: July 11-12, AMNH Block Party

7/11/2026

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Manhattanhenge’s final 2026 display will occur on July 11 at 8:20 p.m. (full sun) and July 12 at 8:21 p.m. (half sun).
The American Museum of Natural History will host a free block party on West 79th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus on July 11 (3–10 p.m.) and a $20 ticketed 3D lecture by astronomer Jackie Faherty at 7 p.m., followed by an outdoor viewing with the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra.
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal supports the event.

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Story summary

Manhattanhenge’s final 2026 display will occur on July 11 at 8:20 p.m. (full sun) and July 12 at 8:21 p.m. (half sun).
The American Museum of Natural History will host a free block party on West 79th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus on July 11 (3–10 p.m.) and a $20 ticketed 3D lecture by astronomer Jackie Faherty at 7 p.m., followed by an outdoor viewing with the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra.
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal supports the event.