The Gingerbread City® NYC Exhibition 2025

December 5 - January 4, 2026               19 Fulton Street, The Seaport, NYC    

Free Entry 

Visit a display of imaginative gingerbread structures created by NYC architects at The Gingerbread City.
Please book your time slots to ensure entry especially during busy times such as the weekend and during the week of Christmas

Exhibition Opening times:

Monday - Friday until December 19th : 10am - 5:00pm. Last entry at 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday & from December 22: 9am - 7:00pm. Last entry 6:30pm

Special Opening Hours:
December 24 & December 31:  9am - 2:00pm. Last entry 1:30pm
December 26: 12:00pm - 7:00pm. Last entry 6:30pm.

We are closed on December 25 and January 1, 2026

Contribute and support MoA's work in NYC - the organizer of The Gingerbread City
The display is free to enjoy so it can be accessible to all. If you’re able to support our work, contributions are warmly appreciated! Click this link to contribute - Thank you!

Want to craft your own gingerbread masterpiece in our festive workshop space after visiting the exhibition? All our bespoke gingerbread houses are freshly handmade by local artisans, Padoca Bakery, and are designed especially for our workshops — this is not your average house — and you will take home your creation perfectly packaged up. Buy your ticket here.

About The Gingerbread City®

Originating in London, The Gingerbread City® is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity of architects and designers, using gingerbread, icing, and candies to explore playful ideas in architecture and urban design. Now in its ninth year, each installment features a themed challenge that addresses current city planning issues through this sweet medium—perfect for the holiday season.

INFORMATION for visitors

• Tickets will be emailed to you, please show the QR code on a device (or printed out) when you arrive.

• Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

• Under 3s are welcomed to come in with an adult, maximum 2 under 3's per one parent or guardian.

Visitor guidelines

• No coat room or storage; please avoid bringing large bags, backpacks, suitcases, bicycles, or scooters. The exhibition space can accommodate regular-sized pushchair for babies.
• No food or drinks allowed inside; guide dogs only.
• Some structures contain nuts—please ask us for allergy info upon arrival.
• Photographs, videos, or recordings for commercial purposes require prior permission.
• No dangerous items allowed.
• We reserve the right to deny entry or ask visitors to leave without refund if necessary.
• The exhibition may close or restrict access at any time without prior notice or compensation.
• Please stay home if unwell to help us keep everyone safe.

The Gingerbread City® New York City

Brought to you by Museum of Architecture

Sponsored by

Location Partner

Bakery Partners

The Museum of Architecture is excited to be working with studio v to realize The Gingerbread City in New York City.

About the Museum of Architecture (MoA) London, UK

Museum of Architecture is a United Kingdom -based charity. We create events, exhibitions and installations to inspire and connect the public with architecture and think about the way we create the places we live, work and play.

We love gingerbread! Every year we bring together leading architects and designers to create our annual pop-up exhibition - The Gingerbread City®.

We also support entrepreneurship within architectural practice in order to stimulate learning, collaboration and action.

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