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Past Events

Two people photographing and looking at a display made out of gingerbread with a crowd in the background.

For Educators Wednesday, December 17, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Winter in the City Celebration

Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a festive evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible educators who have engaged with our programs throughout the year.

Rearview of Sally Davies' apartment on East 5th Street at night with illuminated windows.

For Educators Thursday, January 23, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Collecting New York’s Stories

Explore the exhibition and find curriculum connections on this free guided tour for educators.

Map of the city of New York with different colors representing reported ethnicity across the city.

For Educators Wednesday, December 11, 4:30pm

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.

Skyline of New York City

For Educators Wednesday, December 4, 4:30pm

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.

Image of New Amsterdam from the harbor.

For Educators Sunday, November 17, 9:00am

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.

Picketing ILGWU members outside Macy's department store urge shoppers not to buy Judy Bond blouses

For Educators Tuesday, November 5, 9:00am

Chancellor's Day: People, Power, & Labor

In this free, full-day program for educators, learn how working people’s movements have shaped New York.

Map of early American, showing the north east with a cartouche depicting New Amsterdam.

For Educators Thursday, October 24, 9:00am

P Credit Course: Native New York: American Indians and Dutch New Amsterdam

Examine artifacts, hear from experts, and discuss trade between 17th c. Native Americans and the Dutch in this educator course.

Exhibitions

Two women watching films

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.

Through August 2, 2026

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.

Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.

Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 