Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
Music and Movement: Gabrielle Garo
The Museum of the City of New York will come alive with the joyful sounds of music faculty from the Harlem School of the Arts as we celebrate the holiday season. Sing along and move your body to the rhythm of the beat.
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 28
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 27
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 26
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
Style Wars Graffiti Bazaar
Join us for a graffiti bazaar in the Museum's Rotunda in honor of the 40th anniversary of Style Wars!
MCNY 100 Family Day Celebration
Join us to celebrate our 100th birthday with a kid-centered day of NYC-themed arts and crafts, tasty treats, a silent disco, and more!
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.