Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
Animal Friends
Craft an animal Tic-Tac-Toe game from homemade materials while learning about animals who played a role in shaping NYC
Criminals Among Us? Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Checks in Pre-WWII New York City
Join scholar Dan Ewert for an exploration of the fraught history of fingerprinting and criminal background checks in pre-WWII New York City. 1.5 CTLE
Focus on Fun
Create a cardboard "camera" and fill it with sketched images of the city inspired by influential NYC photographers
Curators from the Couch: New York at Its Core
Join chief curator Sarah Henry for a conversation with experts connected with our permanent exhibition New York at Its Core.
Frozen Treats, City Streets
Get a virtual taste of ice cream’s history in New York City and learn how to craft make-believe frozen treats using upcycled materials and paper
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies: "Doin’ It in the Park" with Bobbito Garcia, Kevin Couliau & Milani Malik
A conversation with filmmakers Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau -- plus special guest, player Milani Malik -- about the world of NYC pick-up basketball, the subject of their award-winning documentary "Doin' It In The Park."
Exhibitions
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.