Past Events
Past Events
Member and Community Preview of Another Wonderland
In this evening preview, members can enjoy early access to Another Wonderland: Abram Champanier's Alice Mural before the exhibition opens to the public.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce: July 24
FREE! Our series of summer block parties kicks off with a celebration of the monumental year of 1969.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies: 9 to 5 - Happy Hour and Film
An '80s-inspired happy hour plus outdoor screening of the 1980 feminist classic, introduced by New York Times Gender Editor Jessica Bennett.
2019 Chairman’s Leadership Award Dinner
Each year, the Museum presents the Chairman’s Leadership Award to an outstanding corporate citizen in recognition of their contributions to the life and well-being of New York City. This year, we are proud to present the award to James G. Dinan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, York Capital Management.
2019 Spring Symposium & Luncheon
The Museum of the City of New York presented its City of Design Award to New York fashion designer Cynthia Rowley on June 5, 2019.
Past Event: An Evening with Colson Whitehead
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses his deep engagement with the history of New York City.
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.
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.
