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.
Shirley Chisholm's Centennial Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, November 30th, commemorate the centennial of the birth of Shirley Chisholm!
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.
New York on Film: Wild Style
Join us for a screening of the classic hip hop film, Wild Style!
Past Event: An Evening with Dr. Ned Blackhawk
Join us for The 2024 Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History .
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.
Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words
Join us for this special book launch event for Dr. Zinga Fraser's new piece, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words!
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.
