Open to All: The Story of Central Park’s Gates
Visit the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to learn the story of Central Park’s original entrances and examine how they welcome visitors into this space.
This exhibit at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center is presented in conjunction with the dedication of the Gate of the Exonerated—the first and only addition to the named gates since 1862. It tells the story of Central Park’s original entrances and examines how they reflected ideas about the population served by the Park, and where (and how) they can enter.
Open to All: The Story of Central Park’s Gates is presented by the Central Park Conservancy with philanthropic support provided by the