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.
Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY – April 28
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 28
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY - April 27
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 27
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
Make Your Own Picture Book with Jessica Love
Join us for an artist-led picture book making workshop facilitated by Jessica Love, author and illustrator of award-winning children’s book Julián is a Mermaid.
Storytime and Author Talk with Jessica Love
Join us for a special edition of Storytime with Jessica Love, author and illustrator of award-winning children’s book Julián is a Mermaid.
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.