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.
Educator Day: Wellness and Health Advocacy
Take a holistic look at health and wellness in the city today in this free day for educators.
Past Event: El Pueblo Se Levanta
A screening of "El Pueblo Se Levanta" (1971), which captures the Young Lords of East Harlem in their fight against social injustice.
29th Annual New York City History Day
NYC History Day engages students in the discovery and interpretation of historical topics.
Past Event: An Evening with Colson Whitehead
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses his deep engagement with the history of New York City.
3rd Annual Herstory Day
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City with a focus on women working to archive, preserve, and uplift their own communities.
Past Event: Rooted in Place: Stories of Home in the City
How do New Yorkers define "home" in a city plagued by housing insecurity? With Tanvi Misra of The Atlantic's CityLab.
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.