Past Events
Past Events
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Cocktails & Culture: New York Movies Halloween Bash
Kick off your Halloween festivities with a night of spooky fun at our New York Movies Halloween Bash
Keys to the City Scavenger Hunt: On Location in New York
Calling all New York City Film Buffs! Explore one of the world’s most filmed cities, discover legendary landmarks that have graced the big screens, and feel the movie magic as you and your team solve clues in our daylong scavenger hunt.
Uptown Jazz Speakeasy
Dance the night away at our 1920s themed afterparty!
2023 Spring Symposium & Luncheon
Join us in celebrating the designs of Naeem Khan and the world of fashion.
Centennial Gala After Party
FOR NEW YORKERS 35 & UNDER: Join us for our 100th birthday celebration featuring cocktails, late-night bites, dancing, and the unveiling of our newest exhibition!
Centennial Gala
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate 100 years since our founding and honor Michael R. Bloomberg for his steadfast dedication to New York City and his continuous support of the Museum.
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
