Past Events

Past Events

For Educators Wednesday, May 6, 4:30pm

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.
For Families Tuesday, December 27, 11:00am

Winter Scene Painting

Explore winter images of New York City from the Museum’s collections, and then use paint and your imagination to create your own wonderful winter artwork!
For Families Saturday, December 24, 11:00am

Hanukkah Family Day

Join us for a family day in celebration of Hanukkah. Create a menorah in time to light the first candle at night!
Special Events Saturday, December 24, 10:00am

Free Blue Marble Ice Cream!

Celebrate the holidays at the Museum of the City of New York with our holiday tradition of FREE Blue Marble ice cream and a sleigh-full of winter-themed activities for children of all ages and NYC exhibitions for everyone.
For Families Sunday, December 18, 11:00am

Music to My Ears

Visit New York at Its Core to learn about artists whose music made a long lasting impact on the city and beyond. Then work with instruments and listen to recordings to inspire a sound maker of your own!
For Families Saturday, December 17, 11:00am

Music to My Ears

Visit New York at Its Core to learn about artists whose music made a long lasting impact on the city and beyond. Then work with instruments and listen to recordings to inspire a sound maker of your own!
Talks Thursday, December 15, 7:00pm

400 Years of History, Live from New York!

Join Sarah Henry and Steven Jaffe, two of the lead curators of "New York at Its Core," for a conversation with Greg Young and Tom Meyers of The Bowery Boys.

Exhibitions

Through August 2, 2026

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.
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