Past Events
Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
NYC Discovery Lab – Port City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.
[SOLD OUT] Soul of the City: Mother's Day Brunch Concert with Amira B
Join us this Mother’s Day at MCNY for a Soulful Brunch Concert with Amira B.
NYC Discovery Lab – Music City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore city sights, sounds, and communities that have inspired New York City musicians and dancers. Craft your own musical instrument to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in April.
Rhythm of the City: Salsa Saturday
Celebrate the opening of Urban Stomp with an afternoon of live salsa music by Jimmy Bosch and his band.
NYC Discovery Lab – Women’s History Month
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Learn about the stories of New York women who left their mark on the city across many fields, like engineering and design. Craft your own mini–Brooklyn Bridge and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in March.
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.
