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A black-and-white print from 1859 depicting a nighttime scene of an angry crowd of New Yorkers from the colonial period pulling down an equestrian statue of King George III.

For Families Saturday, July 5, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York

This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.

Phoebe Snow performs with Kenny Vance and the Planotones at The Bitter End in NYC.

For Adults Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm

Heart & Soul (Screening)

Travel through time with Doo-Wop and Rock legend Kenny Vance.

A black-and-white photograph showing the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street, the present-day location of Times Square. The city street is surrounded by multistory buildings, and horse-drawn carriages drive in the street. In the center of the street is a New York City Sanitation worker dressed in white.

For Families Saturday, July 12, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs

Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.

A group of educators gathered in the Museum of the City of New York’s “World City” gallery. Prominent displays include sections titled “1980–2001” and “Street Life,” with exhibits featuring themes such as policing, the events of 9/11, and urban life. The room is dimly lit with illuminated display cases and projected images. Attendees appear engaged, reading, discussing, and taking notes.

For Educators Monday, July 14, 9:00am

A+/P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History

This in-person, interactive, and powerful course for PK-12 educators draws on the Museum of the City of New York’s groundbreaking exhibitions to examine the past, present, and future of New York through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.

Two people dancing on the front terrace of the Museum of the City of New York

For Adults Thursday, July 24, 6:00pm

Uptown Bounce: Retro Rewind 80s to 2000s

Throw it back and turn it up at our ultimate summer bash.

Two people dance together in a colorful, immersive art installation. The room features wooden floors and sheer fabric panels hanging from the ceiling, onto which vibrant, life-size video projections of dancers are displayed. The walls also show large-scale projections of people dancing, creating a lively, energetic atmosphere. Overhead lighting adds to the vivid, multicolored ambiance of the space.

For Educators Monday, August 4, 9:00am

A+/P Credit Course: Culture in Motion: Teaching NYC Immigration History Through Dance

Get energized and have FUN this summer as you learn about the history of New York City’s diverse population and rich immigrant cultures through the lens of dance.

A man and woman smiling and dancing together on a disco dance floor

For Adults Saturday, August 16, 11:30am

The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop

Explore Urban Stomp with curator Derrick León Washington!

Performer Dandy Wellington dressed in a blue suit and patterned cap stands in front of a microphone, engaging with a lively crowd of people dancing and socializing in a bright, sunlit room

For Adults Saturday, August 16, 1:00pm

Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday

Don't miss Swing Saturday at MCNY!

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