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.
NYC Tales: Storytime with CC and Mallory
Join us for a comforting story circle and a snack as you listen to musical storytellers share special tales of New York City!
Spooky City: Halloween
Wear your costume or make a mask with us, then “trick or treat” on our haunted New York scavenger hunt where you’ll enjoy spooky tales and treats throughout the Museum.
Past Event: The Forgotten History of Roosevelt Island: A Walking Tour
Back by popular demand! Due to high interest, we have added a second tour of Roosevelt Island's abandoned buildings.
Past Event: Night of Noir: A Halloween Party
The lurid yet glamorous world of 1940s Hollywood film noir springs to life in this Halloween party.
Triumph and Tragedy in History: Free Educator History Day Workshop
View history through multiple perspectives in this hands-on history workshop for educators.
Past Event: The Forgotten History of Roosevelt Island: A Walking Tour
Once a site of healthcare innovation, Roosevelt Island's abandoned buildings have stories to tell about NYC's historic approach to public health.
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.
