Past Events
Past Events
The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
The Fight for Access: Health Care Struggles in Historical Perspective
Learn about historical struggles for access to health care.
Past Event: High Button Shoes
Hear an insider’s view on the triumphs and trials of setting the scene in this conversation and performance co-presented with New York City Center.
Meet the Curators: Susan Johnson, Director Publications, Senior Curatorial Associate
Experience In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait of a Baseball Legend with the exhibition curator on Jackie Robinson Day!
Past Event: The Forgotten History of Roosevelt Island: A Walking Tour
Once a site of healthcare innovation, Roosevelt Island's abandoned buildings have stories to tell about NYC's historic approach to public health.
Past Event: No Vietnamese Ever Called Me N****r
A screening of "No Vietnamese Ever Called Me N****r" (1968), which takes an unflinching look at the righteous anger of black anti-war protesters.
NYC Tots: Spring Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of spring in the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
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.
