Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Join us each week for a fun, hands-on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. This drop-in program is designed especially for children ages 3 and up and the adults who care for them.
Let's Move: A National Dance Day Celebration
Celebrate National Dance Day at the Museum of the City of New York with AILEY.
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop
Hear how Louis Armstrong helped shape the sound of early swing through rare recordings in an interactive tour with curator Derrick León Washington.
Uptown Bounce: Retro Rewind 80s to 2000s
Throw it back and turn it up at our ultimate summer bash.
NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs
Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.
NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York
This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.
Exhibitions
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.
