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: Cycling in the City
Explore the extraordinary diversity of cycling cultures in the city on a free curator tour.
Past Event: Athletes to Activists: Politics of the Playing Field
Olympic sprinter John Carlos, who famously raised a fist in protest during at the 1968 Olympic Games, talks with ESPN’s Howard Bryant.
Educator Day: Wellness and Health Advocacy
Take a holistic look at health and wellness in the city today in this free day for educators.
Past Event: El Pueblo Se Levanta
A screening of "El Pueblo Se Levanta" (1971), which captures the Young Lords of East Harlem in their fight against social injustice.
29th Annual New York City History Day
NYC History Day engages students in the discovery and interpretation of historical topics.
Past Event: An Evening with Colson Whitehead
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses his deep engagement with the history of New York City.
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.
