Past Events
Past Events
Irish New York: Art, Culture, and the City
Experience the artistry and culture of Irish New York at a daylong festival showcasing the city’s rich Irish roots and dynamic present.
Past Event: Year of Upheaval: 1919 and Its Legacies
A century later, historians look back at the trials and tensions of the monumental year of 1919, both in NYC and around the nation.
Past Event: "First Generation Off the Reservation" with Muriel Miguel & Louis Mofsie
Artists and Native American New Yorkers Muriel Miguel and Louis Mofsie discuss growing up in the city’s Native communities and how this has influenced their work.
Chancellor's Day: People, Power, & Labor
In this free, full-day program for educators, learn how working people’s movements have shaped New York.
Día de Muertos
Celebrate Dia de Muertos, a holiday observed throughout Mexico that celebrates loved ones we have lost. Enjoy traditional treats and art-making activities.
Spooky City: Fifth Annual Halloween Party
Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum of the City of New York.
Diwali Family Celebration
Light up your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights! Enjoy a special performance, make your own diya, and savor a traditional Indian treat.
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
