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.
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.
Past Event: "Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?" NYC According to the Census
Experts zoom in on the most significant population shifts throughout NYC as indicated by recent Census data.
Past Event: The Vibe of the Village: Village Happenings
Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival," participate in activities designed to get you thinking and moving freely in spaces that reflect McDarrah’s Village.
Past Event: Voices of the Village with David Amram & Friends
Legendary musician David Amram leads an evening of performances celebrating the creative spirit of the Village in its heyday. Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival."
Past Event: New York's "Magic Mirror": Writers & The Voice
Former Village Voice writers share their experiences covering NY culture and politics at the famed downtown alternative weekly. Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival."
Past Event: Capturing the Vibe: Photojournalists & The Voice
Leading photojournalists reflect on working for The Village Voice and its role in capturing the city's history. Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival."
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.