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Past Events

Characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland flying in an airplane above the Statue of Liberty

Members Only Friday, June 5, 6:00pm

Member and Community Preview of Another Wonderland

In this evening preview, members can enjoy early access to Another Wonderland: Abram Champanier's Alice Mural before the exhibition opens to the public.

For Families Friday, February 20, 12:00pm

FREE Family Program: Day Disco Party with the Pacemakers!

Join us for a joyful, intergenerational dance experience where children, caregivers, and families of all ages are invited to move and groove together to popular tunes, old and new!

Children dancing in the Museum of the City of New York

For Families Friday, February 20, 11:00am

Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 20

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this midwinter break for activities for all to enjoy!

Children dancing in the Museum of the City of New York

For Families Thursday, February 19, 11:00am

Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 19

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!

An image of a quilt with multiple colorful rectangular patches with people dancing and words like "Frankie Manning" and "Savoy"

For Families Wednesday, February 18, 12:00pm

Family Program: A Swinging Good Time: The Story of the Savoy with Lana Turner

Join us for a vibrant family program with storytelling and artmaking celebrating the history of the Lindy Hop!

Children dancing in the Museum of the City of New York

For Families Wednesday, February 18, 11:00am

Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 18

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!

A woman and two young children smile as they make art at a table.

For Families Tuesday, December 30, 11:00am

Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!

Exhibitions

A group of men, women, and children during a rent strike in Harlem.

Through July 19, 2026

Activist New York

Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.

Photograph of the immersive installation "Raise Your Voice," original artwork of activists and allies Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.

Through July 19, 2026

Raise Your Voice

This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.

Through July 19, 2026

Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.

Characters from Alice in Wonderland flying over Manhattan in a small airplane

Through September 27, 2026

Another Wonderland

Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.