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A woman and two young children smile as they make art at a table.

For Families Tuesday, December 30, 11:00am

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!

An image of the front cover of Julián is a Mermaid featuring a child in a mermaid costume with their arm held high and the Stonewall Book Award.

For Families Friday, April 26, 11:00am

Spring Break @ MCNY with author Jessica Love

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!

Photo collage: [Bottom Right] A man holds a toddler as they look at paintings. [Bottom Left] A woman smiles at a small child making art. Top Right] A man and two small children draw at a table. [Bottom Right] An adult reads a book to a group of toddlers. [

For Families Thursday, April 25, 11:00am

Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY – April 25

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!

Photo collage: [Bottom Right] A man holds a toddler as they look at paintings. [Bottom Left] A woman smiles at a small child making art. Top Right] A man and two small children draw at a table. [Bottom Right] An adult reads a book to a group of toddlers. [

For Families Wednesday, April 24, 11:00am

Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY – April 24

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!

Photo collage: [Bottom Right] A man holds a toddler as they look at paintings. [Bottom Left] A woman smiles at a small child making art. Top Right] A man and two small children draw at a table. [Bottom Right] An adult reads a book to a group of toddlers. [

For Families Tuesday, April 23, 11:00am

Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY – April 23

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!

Photo collage: [Bottom Right] A man holds a toddler as they look at paintings. [Bottom Left] A woman smiles at a small child making art. Top Right] A man and two small children draw at a table. [Bottom Right] An adult reads a book to a group of toddlers. [

For Families Monday, April 22, 11:00am

Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY – April 22

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Spring Break for activities for all to enjoy!

Dandy Wellington, a Black man in a gray striped suit dances in front of his seven piece jazz band in the Museum's rotunda. Behind them, guests in 1920s dress enjoy the performance.

For Adults Sunday, April 21, 1:30pm

Uptown Jazz: Titans of Tin Pan Alley

Dandy Wellington strikes up his seven-piece band to bring these iconic songs to life, featuring timeless dance performance by the dynamic duo, The Uptown Belles.

Exhibitions

Two women watching films

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.

Through August 2, 2026

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.

Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.

Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 