Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY- Modes of Transportation in NYC
Spinning, sliding, hovering, flying. How would you design a new mode of transportation for New York City?
Manny Vega Inspired Mosaics - 12pm
We invite you to add to our collaborative pom pom mosaic inspired by the work of Manny Vega! Want a mosaic to take home? Make your own with tiles and clay.
Manny Vega Inspired Mosaics - 10am
We invite you to add to our collaborative pom pom mosaic inspired by the work of Manny Vega! Want a mosaic to take home? Make your own with tiles and clay.
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY - Theme: Architecture in NYC
For kids who dare to become master builders of NYC. Take a journey into the history of architecture in New York City, discover ancient and modern building techniques, and build the future!
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY - 100 Years: City Planning, Storytelling, and Activism in NYC
Ages 8-12: Dive into 100 years of storytelling in NYC! Bring your stories to life with stop-motion animation and digital design, and create comics, zines, and immersive experiences.
Design Your Own NYC Tote Bag - 12pm
Design your own tote bag with illustrations of iconic New York City objects using fabric markers and/or fabric pastels inspired by the fashion and costumes on display!
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.