Past Events
Past Events
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Hot Jazz Session — The Sounds of Swing and Lindy Hop
This dance-based tour invites you to explore how dancers moved in response to the rhythms of big band music and were guided by the sounds of guest record selectors.
Visual Bembé
Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes of our exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words
Join us for this special book launch event for Dr. Zinga Fraser's new piece, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words!
Election Day Educator Event: Shirley Chisholm and Civics: From NYC to the Nation’s Capital
Join us for a free, full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring civic connections for your students through the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket.
Game Time @MCNY: Yankees vs. Dodgers - Game 5
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a free outdoor live watch party of Game 5 of the 2024 MLB World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
From Chisholm's Trail to Harris's Run: The Evolution of Black Women in U.S. Presidential Politics
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the ways Chisholm’s run set the stage for Harris and the role of black women in shaping our democracy.
NYC Discovery Lab October – Civics in NYC
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 exploring New York City’s rich history of civic engagement, inspired by our exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100! Learn why voting matters, create your own campaign poster, and complete a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in October.
Exhibitions
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.
