Past Events
Past Events
[POSTPONED] Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
Lunar New Year Performance
Join us for a special Lion Dance performance to learn about traditional stories around the holiday. Then enjoy a special snack and make a lantern to take home.
Zoning for Public Good
Explore how we can optimize zoning to achieve a more equitable city with leading experts.
Past Event: Bridge and Tunnel
A screening of the Oscar shortlisted film "The Witness" followed by a discussion with director James Solomon and Bill Genovese, Kitty Genovese's brother.
Octavitas: Puerto Rican Celebration
Close out the holiday season with a celebration of the Puerto Rican holiday Octavitas. Join us for singing, dancing, art making, and snacks!
Activist New York, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Bring the family to explore Activist New York exhibition together, create your own protest poster and enjoy complimentary snacks.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
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.
