From Right – Left - Image of Chris " DAZE" Ellis ; Image of "People and Places" book front cover and back cover; Image of Charlie Ahearn
Woman in wearing pink dancing on the floor surrounded by an energetic crowd of people
Image of curator Lilly Tuttle at clear podium with text logo "Museum of the City of New York"
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A lively group of Black men and women dance the Jitterburg and smile joyfully at nightclub in Harlem, 1939. A woman in a striped dress twirls with a partner at center, while others clap, cheer, and dance nearby. A jazz band is visible in the background, with a pianist and a saxophonist playing on stage. The atmosphere is energetic and celebratory.

Daze and Ahearn on Martin Wong’s Legacy and the 80s Downtown Art Scene

Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.

[SOLD OUT] Royal Bloom Vogue Ball

Join us for a celebration of self-expression at the Vogue Ball.

[SOLD OUT] The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle

Enjoy delicious tea and treats during a behind-the-scenes talk MCNY with Curator Lilly Tuttle.

Future of the City: Conversation with Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse

Join us for a conversation with Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Educator Evening: From the Dance Floor to the Classroom: Movement as a Pedagogical Tool

Explore the power of using dance and movement as a teaching tool in our newest exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor!

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6
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For Families Thursday, May 15, 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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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.
An Image of Image: a black and white image of LL Cool J with Cut Creator, E-Love, and B-Rock
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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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