Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed, A One-Woman Show by Ingrid Griffith
Don't miss this immersive one-woman show about the life of Shirley Chisholm!
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Game Time @MCNY: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a Free outdoor live watch party of Game 1 of the 2024 MLB World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Spooky City
Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum of the City of New York.
MCNY Halloween Bash: Best of Broadway
Our Halloween Bash is back!
From Chisholm's Trail to Harris's Run: The Evolution of Black Women in U.S. Presidential Politics
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the ways Chisholm’s run set the stage for Harris and the role of black women in shaping our democracy.
NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.
Yoga in the Galleries
Open to all experience levels, this class will focus on mindful mobility and will feature a combination of movements including joint activations, gentle stretching, flows to get your blood moving, strength work and restorative poses.
Election Day Educator Event: Shirley Chisholm and Civics: From NYC to the Nation’s Capital
Join us for a free, full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring civic connections for your students through the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket.
Storytime for Littles
Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.
Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words
Join us for this special book launch event for Dr. Zinga Fraser's new piece, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words!
Visual Bembé
Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes of our exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle
Join us for The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Curator, Lilly Tuttle.