Past Events

Past Events
From Tenements to Towers: Redlining, Resilience, and the Burning of the Bronx
Join us for a conversation about challenges and mobilizations around housing in New York City.
[Canceled] Move to the Music: Vogue
Get ready to move, groove, and create together in this high-energy, hands-on family workshop.
[SOLD OUT] The Lindy Hop Sessions: Ragtime to Lindy Hop
Learn about the roots of the dance styles that swept the early 20th century with curator Derrick León Washington.
[SOLD OUT] Member Tour of Robert Rauschenberg's New York: Pictures from the Real World
Join Sean Corcoran, Senior Curator of Prints and Photographs, for a member-exclusive tour of Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World.
New York by the Book: Servant of Beauty
Kick off our new series with Anthony C. Wood as he chronicles the extraordinary life of Albert Bard, a tireless preservationist.
Educator Evening: Fall Open House
Spend a FREE evening at the Museum of the City of New York with fellow educators—explore new programs, enjoy exclusive exhibition access, and unwind with trivia, refreshments, and great company!
Rhythm of the City: Ritmo Latino Saturday
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bachata at MCNY in partnership with ¡Dame Tu Pasito!
Exhibitions
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City