Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs
Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.
Heart & Soul (Screening)
Travel through time with Doo-Wop and Rock legend Kenny Vance.
NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York
This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.
NYC Discovery Lab – Play in the City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore the toys and games New Yorkers have played throughout the city’s history.
Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest American rock bands.
The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Day 2)
Join us for Tag Conference: Heritage, featuring guest lectures and panel discussions!
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.
