Past Events

Past Events

For Adults Saturday, January 24, 1:00pm

Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia

Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
For Families Thursday, April 13, 11:00am

Reflections of the City

Explore landscape images from our collections that depict the city beautifully reflected on the waterways. Sketch a cityscape reflection of your own to take home with you!
Talks Wednesday, April 12, 7:00pm

Past Event: Law & Disorder

Sarah Maslin Nir sits down with Ronald Kuby and Shabaka Shakur to interrogate a flawed justice system.
For Families Wednesday, April 12, 11:00am

Build a Boat: Getting Around NYC

Learn about the many waterways that surround our city and discuss challenges that New Yorkers face with water travel in the city. Consider some solutions and use various materials to build a boat of your own. Test it to see if it floats!
For Families Tuesday, April 11, 11:00am

Oysters and the City

Learn about the significance and uses of oysters throughout New York City history. Then make an oyster print with clay to take home with you!
For Families Monday, April 10, 11:00am

Build a Bridge for the City

Learn about the many types of bridges in the city and discuss some examples, such as the Brooklyn Bridge. Design and build a model bridge of your own!

Exhibitions

Through August 2, 2026

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.
Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 
Through April 19, 2026

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.
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