Past Events
Past Events
Educator Evening: The Occupied City
Join us for an exclusive look at our latest exhibition The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution. Grab a glass of wine, mingle with fellow educators, and learn all about New York City's pivotal role in the nation's founding.
Past Event: Propaganda by Design
Leading graphic designers will discuss rarely exhibited propaganda posters and offer a glimpse into the world of design today.
Water Color Painting
Join us for a day of painting inspired by the gorgeous waterways of New York City. Explore the exhibition New York at Its Core and work with watercolor paints and wax-resist techniques to paint a view from your perspective.
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!
"We Like It Like That": The Story of Latin Boogaloo
A screening of "We Like It Like That" followed by a Q & A with its musician stars at El Museo del Barrio
RESCHEDULED -- Art as Necessity in New York City's Public Schools
Join leading advocates and innovators to assess arts education in New York City’s public schools.
Finger-Knitting Bling for Spring
Learn about flowers and plants that can be found blooming all over our city and explore images from our collections. Then join us for an instructional knitting circle for all levels!
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.