Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
Educator Evening: The Voice of the Village & PRIDE: Photographs of Stonewall and Beyond by Fred W. McDarrah
Explore two exhibitions on a free curator-led tour for educators.
2019 Chairman’s Leadership Award Dinner
Each year, the Museum presents the Chairman’s Leadership Award to an outstanding corporate citizen in recognition of their contributions to the life and well-being of New York City. This year, we are proud to present the award to James G. Dinan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, York Capital Management.
Photo Camp: I Spy New York
A Digital Photography Camp for Students Ages 7–9
Past Event: Portraits of Pride: Stormé, Marsha, and Stonewall on Film
The stories of two revolutionary LGBTQ activists who helped ignite the Stonewall uprising in 1969: Stormé DeLarverie and Marsha P. Johnson.
2019 Spring Symposium & Luncheon
The Museum of the City of New York presented its City of Design Award to New York fashion designer Cynthia Rowley on June 5, 2019.
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan! Learn about Muslim cultural traditions in New York through images from our collections, get a mehndi temporary tattoo, and learn the art of Arabic calligraphy by local artists.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
