Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 12
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
Open Studio: Mosaic Making
Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 11
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend – Day 2
Enjoy dance performances, arts and crafts, language workshops, and more activities for all ages at our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage celebration.
We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend – Day 1
Enjoy music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages during of our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage and NYC's Indigenous community.
Meet the Artists! Making Family Sculptures with John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres
Stop by the museum to have your family’s hands sculpted by local artists John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres.
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.