Past Events
Past Events
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
2018 Louis Auchincloss Prize Gala and Presentation
The Museum of the City of New York will present its 2018 Louis Auchincloss Prize to Jason Robert Brown at a gala dinner.
Past Event: Activist New York: The Next Generation
Journalist Amy Goodman talks to leading youth activists about today's potentially game-changing mobilizations, from gun control to immigrant rights.
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.
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.