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.
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
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.
