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.
The David Berg Distinguished Speakers Series: An Evening with Andrew Solomon
Join us for an talk by renowned author Andrew Solomon, followed by a conversation with memoirist and fellow New Yorker Lucette Lagnado.
Zoning to Scale: Considering Neighborhood Character
Join us to discuss the impact of zoning on New York City’s most beloved streets.
Paint like Pollock
Discover art works by some of New York City’s most iconic artists and create a painting of your own using various pouring and dripping techniques!
Wearable Art
Explore mid-1870s and early 20th-century costumes, jewelry, portraits, and decorative objects, then use beads and gems to create a unique jewelry piece to wear home!
Hidden Bernstein
Explore Leonard Bernstein’s hidden personal life with two scholarly experts and enjoy a performance by singer and actress Lea DeLaria.
Photo Fun
Get inspired by vintage and contemporary photographs of New York City, then try your hand at our photo station to create a photo of yourself!
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.
