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.
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.
Past Event: New York in 27 Buildings with Sam Roberts & Alexandra Lange
Author/journalist Sam Roberts and architecture critic Alexandra Lange share the stories behind our city's most transformative structures.
Past Event: The Crucible of Creativity with Anthony Alofsin & Patti Smith
Architectural historian Anthony Alofsin discusses his new account of Frank Lloyd Wright with acclaimed musician Patti Smith.
Native American Heritage Celebration
Bring the whole family to join us in celebrating the history of Native American groups of the Northeast region. Thunderbird American Indian Dancers perform songs, dances, and storytelling.
Member Evening Hours
Museum Members can enjoy special after-hours access to Urban Indian: Native New York Now and City of Workers, City of Struggle: How Labor Movements Changed New York.
History Day Open House Resource Fair
Discover exciting primary sources, build historical research skills, and learn about New York City archives during this FREE open house for students and educators at the Brooklyn Public Library.
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.
