Founded in 2019 by David Barnett and Mac Pohanka, the New York Sign Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to displaying and preserving vintage signs. Originating from a sign business started in 2013, the museum features a variety of salvaged signs from New York, including neon and hand-painted designs. The museum is open for tours on Fridays and hosts special events, fostering community engagement. Despite financial challenges, the co-owners remain committed to enhancing the museum as a cultural resource and tribute to the city’s signage history.
"We found the church signs in the trash in Bed-Stuy and a drugstore neon sign on Eastern Parkway. At some point, we got a little press and met journalists, photographers, and others who wanted to help."
"We put more money into the museum than we get out of it," says Mac Pohanka, highlighting their dedication and passion for preserving historical signage.
"The museum gives tours on Fridays, with occasional special events such as the recent evening sponsored by Open House New York as a gathering for their members."
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