Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
Housing Activism:
In the early 20th century, NYC tenants—often led by immigrant women—launched rent strikes to protest rising rents and poor conditions. Gaining momentum after WWI, these efforts led to the city’s first rent control laws in 1920 and laid the foundation for ongoing housing justice movements that continue today.
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
Weekends @ MCNY
From swing dance to painting lessons, check out weekend programs at MCNY.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop
Hear how Louis Armstrong helped shape the sound of early swing through rare recordings in an interactive tour with curator Derrick León Washington.
Taking Venice
Explore the controversy around Robert Rauschenberg's win at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
