Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Sarah Henry
Join us for the launch of our new series, The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea at MCNY!
NYC Discovery Lab September – Transportation and the City
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 celebrating transportation in the city!
New York on Film: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Don't miss this outdoor screening of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow!
Open Studio: Mosaic Making Sunday
Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.
Open Studio: Mosaic Making Saturday
Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.
Director's Circle Benefit
FOR THOSE 35 & UNDER: Join us for cocktails, dancing, and NYC culture at the 2nd Annual Director’s Circle Benefit.
Exhibitions
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.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.