Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 19

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00am

Price: Included with Museum Admission

Children dancing in the Museum of the City of New York — Photo Credit: Scalzi

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 Recess for activities for all to enjoy!

Inspired by our exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor and in connection with Black History Month, join in as we celebrate the many ways Black New Yorkers have shaped the city we call home.

Drop in anytime! Activities will take place from 11am–4pm from Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20. See below to register.

Admission, Tickets, and How to Register

Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be completed using the registration link above. Registrants will receive a reminder email about the event.

All activities above are free with Museum Admission. Pay-what-you-wish admission is only available at ticket counters.

Do you live or work in zip codes 10029, 10035, or 10037? You can visit the Museum for free! Simply show your I.D. or a piece of mail with your current address and the suggested admission charge will be waived.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

Supporters

Museum of the City of New York's Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, The Eshe Fund, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.