Past Events
Past Events
The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
Past Event: Sweet & Sour: Chinese Food and Immigrant Identity
A conversation about the role of cooking and cuisine in the making of Chinese-American culture and identity with leading restaurateurs.
Diwali Family Celebration
Light up your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights! Enjoy a special performance, make your own diya, and savor a traditional Indian treat.
Chancellor’s Day: Microbes and the Metropolis
Uncover the complex story of New York’s long battle against infectious disease and its implications today.
Unheard Voices: Theatrical Performance
Join us for an interactive experience that will bring to life the voices of African descended people who lived in colonial New York.
NYC Tales: Storytime with CC and Mallory
Join us for a comforting story circle and a snack as you listen to musical storytellers share special tales of New York City!
Spooky City: Halloween
Wear your costume or make a mask with us, then “trick or treat” on our haunted New York scavenger hunt where you’ll enjoy spooky tales and treats throughout the Museum.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
