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.
Pizza Party: Family Focus Group
Join us for a Family Pizza Party where you can tell us what you’re looking for in future Family Programs and enjoy the Museum for free!
Past Event: In the Halls of Power: Women and the Future of New York Politics
A distinguished panel of current and veteran NYC politicians examines the future of women in city politics.
Educator Evening: Beyond Suffrage
Dive into the history of women and politics in New York on a free curator-led tour for educators.
Past Event: Behind the Scenes Tour of New York at Its Core
Join “New York at Its Core” exhibition designer Wendy Evans Joseph for a behind-the-scenes tour of three Core galleries.
Past Event: City of Rising Waters: A Symposium
In this afternoon symposium, explore how New York can approach its future as a coastal city in an era of rising seas.
Pilates on the Terrace
Start your day with Pilates Perfect Studio owner Alexia Simmons for an outdoor class on the Museum’s Terrace overlooking Central Park.
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.