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.
Open Studio: Figure Drawing Salon
Join us for a figure drawing workshop led by Manny Vega!
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 13
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 7
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 6
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Building the City - March 30th
Join us to learn how engineers have used science, math, and the art of design to solve challenges – shaping New York City into the city we know and love today!
Uptown Jazz: New York, Out of Doors
Dance along to a performance by bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band, featuring musical duo Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins and sword swallowing showgirl Gin Minsky.
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.
