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StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.
For Families Thursday, October 17, 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.
A black and white photograph of eight people sitting around a table on a city sidewalk. In the middle of the group is Shirley Chisholm, sitting under a sign saying, “Voter Registration Information.
For Families Sunday, October 20, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab October – Civics in NYC

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 exploring New York City’s rich history of civic engagement, inspired by our exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100! Learn why voting matters, create your own campaign poster, and complete a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in October.
Children in Halloween costumes
For Families Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm

Spooky City

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum of the City of New York.
craft making in classroom
For Families Saturday, November 2, 11:00am

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.
StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.
For Families Saturday, November 9, 11:30am

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.
Manny Vega performs with a band of musicians.
For Adults Saturday, November 16, 1:00pm

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.