Film Screening: Gowanus Current
Join us for a film about people, pollution, planning, and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America.
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The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg
Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Elle Pérez
Join a conversation about our latest exhibition with artist Elle Pérez.
Housing on the Brink: The NYC Affordability Crisis
Join Adam Weinstein, Kirk Goodrich, and Louise Carroll, to examine the realities of creating affordable homes in the five boroughs.
The Waldorf Astoria New York – A Legacy Reimagined
Join us for an illuminating conversation on the storied history and ambitious restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City
Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
The Museum of the City of New York will honor the history, art, popular culture, and vibrant spirit of the greatest city in the world at the 2026 Gotham Dreams Gala.