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.
(Past Event) Future of the City: NYC Parks Commissioner Susan Donoghue
Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Parks.
Street Stories – Graffiti and the Legacy of Martin Wong
Join Hrag Vartanian, Editor-in-Chief of Hyperallergic, as he moderates an engaging panel with artist Lee Quiñones, PPOW Gallery Co-Founder Wendy Olsoff, and Sean Corcoran, Senior Curator of Prints and Photographs at MCNY.
New York on Film: Soylent Green
Step into the bleak future of Soylent Green (1973), where a decaying New York City in the year 2022 serves as the backdrop for a chilling dystopian world.
Manny Vega's Birthday Celebration
Museum of the City of New York Celebrates Manny Vega's Birthday!
NYC Discovery Lab – Black Histories Past to Present
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Black History Month! Learn about the stories of Black New Yorkers from musicians to Civil Rights leaders who left their mark on the city. Craft your own musical instrument and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in February.
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.
