Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City collects, preserves, studies, educates about, and publicly displays a broad range of comic and cartoon art. Its holdings span animation, anime, cartoons, comic books, comic strips, gag cartoons, humorous illustration, illustration, political illustration, editorial cartoons, caricature, graphic novels, sports cartoons, and computer-generated art. The institution enforces a rigid collection policy to maintain the integrity of its works. Its mission centers on fostering understanding and appreciation of the medium while examining its artistic, cultural, and historical influence. It underscores how comics and cartoons contribute to public dialogue, document social change, and raise questions about content, censorship, and First Amendment issues. The museum is chartered by the State Education Department and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York City.