08/22/2026
We were honored to welcome Diya Vij, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, to the Bronx Children’s Museum for a visit and conversation about the vital role cultural institutions play in the lives of New York City’s children, families, and communities.
Commissioner Vij oversees cultural funding for more than 1,000 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across all five boroughs and helps shape cultural policy for the City of New York.
Her visit was also an important reminder that access to arts, culture, creativity, and learning must extend across every borough and every community. In the Bronx, institutions like Bronx Children’s Museum serve as more than cultural destinations—we are gathering places, learning spaces, and community resources that ensure Bronx children and families can experience high-quality arts and cultural programming right here in their own borough.
We are grateful to Commissioner Vij for spending time with our team, learning more about our work, and recognizing the importance of continued investment in cultural institutions that serve communities throughout the Bronx and across New York City.
Thank you, Commissioner Vij, for visiting BxCM and for helping champion a vibrant, accessible, and equitable cultural landscape for all New Yorkers.
