Past Events
Past Events
A+/P Credit Course: Culture in Motion: Teaching NYC Immigration History Through Dance
Get energized and have FUN this summer as you learn about the history of New York City’s diverse population and rich immigrant cultures through the lens of dance.
Educator Evening | City/Game: Basketball in New York
Explore the exhibition and find curriculum connections on this free guided tour for educators.
Chancellor’s Day | Who We Are: Data, the Census, and Us
Explore the power of data to delve into our urban environment and the lives of New Yorkers in this free, full-day program for educators.
Educator Evening: Collecting New York’s Stories
Explore the exhibition and find curriculum connections on this free guided tour for educators.
Educator Evening: Who We Are
Presented to mark the 2020 Census, the exhibition highlights the importance of data as a tool for understanding New York and its residents.
Educator Evening: Cultivating Culture: 34 Institutions that Changed New York
Explore the stories of 34 institutions across the five boroughs that help cement New York’s status as the cultural capital of the world on this free guided tour for educators.
Dutch New Amsterdam: Legacy of a Colony
Join scholars and educators for a look at the history of Dutch New Amsterdam and its impact on New York City today.
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.
