From 2023 to 2025, we ran the Athenaeum — a member-supported psychedelic library and community center housed in the historic Blue Building in Midtown Manhattan.
Over the course of those two years, the Athenaeum hosted hundreds of events, from author talks and workshops to comedy nights, film screenings, puppet shows, and more — all centered around psychedelic education, exploration, and connection.
With shelves of rare books, warm lighting, and a sense of quiet magic, it became a cherished home for the NYC psychedelic community. Though its physical doors have now closed, the spirit of the Athenaeum lives on in the Assembly’s evolving work across New York City and beyond.
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Hosted seminars, lectures, and maintained a comprehensive library to support public and academic understanding of psychedelics.
Provided platforms for activists and showcasing art and performances to reduce stigma, and facilitated positive cultural outreach.
Served as a hub for collaboration and connection among researchers, artists, activists, and enthusiasts and more.
