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.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Come ring in the Lunar New Year as we celebrate the coming of the Year of the Pig.
Past Event: Capturing “The Deuce”: Times Square in the 1970s & '80s
What draws artists and filmmakers to the seedy underworld of Times Square in the 1970s and '80s?
Chancellor’s Day: Immigration and the City
Learn how immigrant communities have shaped and been shaped by New York City.
Past Event: Last Call: Prohibition in NYC at 100
How did Prohibition give rise to NYC's cocktail culture? A conversation and small batch rum tasting.
Must-See Week 2019
Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets to the Museum for 2019 Must-See Week, January 21 through February 10!
Crafting for Corduroy with Amanda Kingloff, Author of the Project K!D
Visit the exhibition A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York to get inspired, then join us for a special day of crafting with Amanda Kingloff of Project Kid.
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.