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Headshots of Christina Swarn, Yusef Salaam,Soledad O’Brien, Lucy Lang, and Alvin Bragg
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Repainting subway art book cover
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New York on Film

Our series of monthly film screenings, complete with themed happy hours and special introductions!

Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System

Join MCNY for a timely panel discussion with exploring ways to create a more accurate and reliable criminal justice system.

Future of the City: Conversation with DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard

Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Community Development.

Repainting Subway Art: From NYC to Amsterdam

Dive into an explorative discussion on the evolution of and global nature of graffiti art!

The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Sean Corcoran

Don't miss this live conversation with the museum's Senior Curator, Sean Corcoran!

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6
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Events

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For Families Thursday, March 20, 10:30am

Storytime for Tots

Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.

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For Educators Friday, March 21, 5:30pm

Educator Evening - Above Ground

Join us for an Educator evening focused on integrating graffiti and street art into your curriculum. This event will provide educators with a deeper understanding of graffiti as both an art form and a powerful cultural movement, offering strategies to incorporate its elements into the classroom.

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Exhibitions

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Through July 20, 2025

Changing the Face of Democracy

Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.
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Ongoing

Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Ongoing

New York at Its Core

What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
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