Canstruction NYC 2026: Free Exhibition at Brookfield Place
Free food-can sculptures at Brookfield Place through November 9, 2026. Daily 10am–7pm; final day until 6pm.
Free food-can sculptures at Brookfield Place through November 9, 2026. Daily 10am–7pm; final day until 6pm.
A free downtown exhibition built from food cans
Canstruction NYC 2026 is at Brookfield Place through November 9, turning unopened cans of food into large-scale sculptures. Architects, engineers and contractors build the structures, then the food goes to City Harvest when the exhibition comes down. It is an easy Battery Park City stop for a lunch break or an afternoon with the kids—and a good reason to bring a can of food along.
Canstruction NYC 2026: dates, hours and admission
- Dates: October 30–November 9, 2026.
- Hours: 10am–7pm daily; 10am–6pm on November 9.
- Admission: free.
- Location: Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street, Lower Manhattan. Sculptures are displayed throughout the complex.
What to see
The competition rewards more than size. Categories include structural ingenuity, original design and the use of can labels: look closely at how ordinary packaging becomes color and texture. You can vote for the People’s Choice award, too. Pick up a children’s activity sheet at the information table for a more hands-on way to explore.
Guided tours and food donations
The remaining scheduled tours are November 4 at 5:30pm, November 5 at noon and November 7 at 11am. Places are limited and advance registration is required through the Brookfield Place event page.
Drop off canned food at the information table in the Winter Garden. The collection supports City Harvest alongside the cans used in the sculptures.
Make an afternoon of it
Pair the exhibition with our Financial District guide, or find another nearby outing in the NYC events calendar. Canstruction closes on November 9, so this is one to catch this week.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canstruction free?
Yes. Admission to the exhibition is free; food donations are welcome.
Where are the sculptures?
They are spread throughout Brookfield Place at 230 Vesey Street. The information table is in the Winter Garden.
What happens to the cans?
The food is donated to City Harvest after the exhibition.
Does it close early on the last day?
Yes. November 9 hours are 10am–6pm, instead of the usual 7pm closing.
Photo: Bowery Image Group, courtesy of Brookfield Place New York. Archival image, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
When is the event?
30 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 (Season)
Where is it held?
230 Vesey Street, New York, NY
Where do I buy tickets?
Indicative price: Free. Use the “Get tickets” button or the organizer’s official website. Avoid third-party resale. https://www.bfplny.com/events/canstruction/
How do I add it to my calendar?
30 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026. Use the calendar link below, or create an event with your ticket date.
Information is indicative. Confirm times and tickets on the organizer’s official site.