Past Events
Past Events
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Director's Circle Benefit
FOR THOSE 35 & UNDER: Join us for cocktails, dancing, and NYC culture at the 2nd Annual Director’s Circle Benefit.
Open Studio: Sketching with Manny!
In conjunction with our exhibition of his work, Byzantine Bembé, Manny Vega will lead a sketching workshop.
Cities & Sports Business Luncheon
Each Spring, the Museum of the City of New York hosts its annual Spring fundraiser. On June 3rd, our Cities & Sports Luncheon will look at how sports generate economic development for cities they call home.
Partner Event: 14th Annual Clara Lemlich Awards
Honoring the lives of incredible women whose many decades of brilliant activism have made real and lasting change.
Open Studio: Mosaic Making
Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.
We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend – Day 2
Enjoy dance performances, arts and crafts, language workshops, and more activities for all ages at our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage celebration.
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
