Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
NYC Discovery Lab – Port City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.
[CANCELLED] Future of the City: Conversation with Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse
Join us for a conversation about initiatives and policies designed to create a healthier city.
[SOLD OUT] The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle
Enjoy delicious tea and treats during a behind-the-scenes talk MCNY with Curator Lilly Tuttle.
[SOLD OUT] Royal Bloom Vogue Ball
Join us for a celebration of self-expression at the Vogue Ball.
Daze and Ahearn on Martin Wong’s Legacy and the 80s Downtown Art Scene
Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.
[SOLD OUT] Soul of the City: Mother's Day Brunch Concert with Amira B
Join us this Mother’s Day at MCNY for a Soulful Brunch Concert with Amira B.
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.
