All in This Autumn

Join us inside, outside, and online and go "all in" to make the most out of the season with the Museum of the City of New York. Experience a variety of events including our series Cocktails & Culture, Curator-Led Walking Tours, and Moonlight and Movies; see our blockbuster exhibitions to learn about the ins and outs of NYC history and culture past, present, and future; and explore our virtual content, from digital installations, to our podcast, Your Hometown, and more.

Upcoming Events

A silver microphone in focus against a blurry background. There are out of focus yellow, red, and blue lights in indistinguishable shapes in the background.

Event Monday, November 8, 7:00pm

Disability Justice Poetry Slam

A poetry slam and open mic night to amplify and celebrate disability voices!

A series of three blurry images: B.B King playing the guitar, Mahalia Jackson looking up, and Sly & The Family Stone singing.

Event Thursday, November 11, 6:30pm

Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Behind the Summer of Soul

A panel discussion with the producers of Questlove's documentary, "Summer of Soul," about the historic Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969.

The five members of Locobeach are standing in a line. They are slightly hunched over looking at the camera positioned on a lower angle.

Event Friday, November 19, 6:00pm

POSTPONED: Cocktails & Culture: Afro-Latinx Beats

Groove to Afro-Latinx beats at this month's Cocktails & Culture!

Tiffany Cabán is smiling and leaning in front of a park bridge. She is wearing a bluish gray blazer and a black blouse. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail.

Event Sunday, November 21, 2:00pm

Past Event: Leading Queens Today: A Conversation with Tiffany Cabán

New York City Council Member, public defender, organizer, and activist Tiffany Cabán speaks with Kevin Burke.

A portrait of Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth sitting next to each other. Their bodies are colorized blue and the background is red.

Event Thursday, December 2, 6:30pm

Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Stop Making Sense

A conversation with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of the Tom Tom Club and the Talking Heads, and journalist James Wolcott, followed by a screening of Stop Making Sense.

Event Saturday, January 29, 2:00pm

Virtual Premiere: On the Edge | Puppets in Contemporary Culture

A conversation with noted puppeteers and New York theater artists Rick Lyon and Nephrii Amenii.

Past Events

Grandmaster Flash is standing outside during sunset. He is wearing a dark blue baseball cap, a white jean jacket, and a black t-shirt. His right hand is holding up a gold chain with a pendant that has his initials, GM.

Event Thursday, October 14, 6:30pm

Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Wild Style

An outdoor screening of Wild Style preceded by a conversation with director Charlie Ahearn, hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash, and music journalist Jeff Mao.