Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
[SOLD OUT] The Lindy Hop Sessions: Lindy Hop Meets Mambo: Dances in Conversation
Explore how movement styles intersect, clash, and inspire each other while dancing through swing and Afro-Latin dance styles.
New York by the Book: Matching Minds with Sondheim by Barry Joseph
Join us for a discussion on the design and construction of Stephen Sondheim's intricate puzzles and games.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Leslie Hewitt
Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Leslie Hewitt.
Holiday Market (Sunday)
Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
Gingerbread NYC Community Day
Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
Holiday Market (Saturday)
Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
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.
