Past Events
Past Events
The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
Sculpting Like a Silversmith
Get inspired by newly commissioned works by leading metalworkers, then learn some metalwork techniques to create a work of your own!
Hidden Figures: Paper Doll Making
Celebrate the New York City women who have championed for change and make your own activist paper doll with a message for change!
LGBTQ Teen Summit
Celebrate the intersections of LGBTQ culture, history, and art amongst peers and allies during a prideful day for teens and youth.
Sword Dance Family Performance
Join us for this special free performance as part of the 33rd annual New York Sword Dance Festival!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the Lunar New Year as we celebrate the coming of the Year of the Dog. Join us for a lantern-making activity and a special snack!
Past Event: Back to School with Frederick Wiseman
A screening of “High School II,” which examines life at an alternative public school in East Harlem.
Exhibitions
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.
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.