Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Eid al-Fitr Community Celebration
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Museum of the City of New York!
Past Event: Feminist Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Join us for a coffee-fueled Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon to expand and improve the historical record of feminist activism.
Herstory Day
Celebrate women’s history in New York City with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code, and Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre, Principal Dancer.
Family Party and Alexander Hamilton’s Disco
Join us for an evening of fun and history! Enjoy Alexander Hamilton’s Disco where young guests and their parents will groove to the music from the hit Broadway Hamilton and other pop dance masterpieces spun by our house DJ.
Black Gotham Experience
Join the Black Gotham Experience and the Museum in celebration of Black History to learn about the stories of free and enslaved Africans in early New Amsterdam.
New York at Its Core 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
Enjoy free admission November 13–19, plus a big party on November 19 with a silent disco, birthday cake, musical performances, and more!
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
