Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
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.
Jasmine Blooms at Night Mixed Media Making - 12pm
Inspired by Jaishri Abichandani's Jasmine Blooms at Night, featured in our exhibition City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space, we welcome young artists to create a mixed media portrait of someone who inspires them.
Jasmine Blooms at Night Mixed Media Making - 10am
Inspired by Jaishri Abichandani's Jasmine Blooms at Night, featured in our exhibition City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space, we welcome young artists to create a mixed media portrait of someone who inspires them.
Neighbors of Home Portrait Making - 12pm
Create a portrait of someone who reminds you of home, inspired by those featured in our inaugural photography exhibition, New York Now: Home – A Photography Triennial.
Neighbors of Home Portrait Making - 10am
Create a portrait of someone who reminds you of home, inspired by those featured in our inaugural photography exhibition, New York Now: Home – A Photography Triennial.
City Landscape Painting Tutorial - 12pm
Children are welcome to follow along a step-by-step tutorial of a city landscape painting inspired by the painter Malcah Zeldis.
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
