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.
Open Studio: Sketching with Manny!
In conjunction with our exhibition of his work, Byzantine Bembé, Manny Vega will lead a sketching workshop.
NYC Discovery Lab – Sounds of New York City - June 8
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in June to discover the many sounds of New York City - from jazz to the subway - through activities for all ages that explore the city’s ever-changing soundscape.
Cities & Sports Business Luncheon
Each Spring, the Museum of the City of New York hosts its annual Spring fundraiser. On June 3rd, our Cities & Sports Luncheon will look at how sports generate economic development for cities they call home.
NYC Discovery Lab – Sounds of New York City - June 2
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in June to discover the many sounds of New York City - from jazz to the subway - through activities for all ages that explore the city’s ever-changing soundscape.
NYC Discovery Lab – Sounds of New York City - June 1
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in June to discover the many sounds of New York City - from jazz to the subway - through activities for all ages that explore the city’s ever-changing soundscape.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 26
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
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.
