Family and Community
Family Activities and Resources
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families! The Museum offers a variety of ways for families and communities to explore New York City through Kids' Activity Guides, family activities, and more.
Explore the galleries using our Kids' Guide for This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture on your next visit to the Museum!
Need to plan your visit? Check out the Visit Us page for more information.
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Spring Break @ MCNY with Watercolor Workshop
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!
Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop - April 20
Join us for art-making and nature-exploring workshops run by MCNY and the Central Park Conservancy.
Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop – April 27
Join us for art-making and nature-exploring workshops run by MCNY and the Central Park Conservancy.
MCNY Family Resources
Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!
Kids' Guides
View Kids' Guide to use when you're at the Museum!
NYC Discovery Lab
Learn about our new series of weekly drop-in hands-on activities for all ages. Join us every Saturday & Sunday from 11am–3pm and explore a new theme each month!
Past Family Events
Midwinter Recess Family Activities @MCNY
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this midwinter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Holiday Family Performances at MCNY
Join us for family-friendly holiday musical performances in the Rotunda!
Movies For Minis
Our series of monthly film screenings and workshops for families to enjoy together.!
Storytime @ MCNY
A new weekly series to spark the imagination of the smallest New Yorkers, plus their parents and caretakers.
Art in the City
The Museum of the City of New York invites children ages 5-12 to our hands-on art making series, Art in the City. These sessions are inspire by the range of materials used by artists in our centennial show, This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.
The GIANT Room @ MCNY – Creative STEM Summer Camp
Join us for 1, 2, or 3 fun weeks of Coding, Fashion, Design, Architecture, and Storytelling inspired by the museum’s exhibitions!
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