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Three children creating an artwork with colored pencils and cut paper.

For Families Saturday, September 19, 11:00am

[CANCELED] MCNY Kids Art Studio

Join us each week for a fun, hands-on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. This drop-in program is designed especially for children ages 3 and up and the adults who care for them.

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For Adults Saturday, October 4, 12:00pm

New York by the Book: Servant of Beauty

Kick off our new series with Anthony C. Wood as he chronicles the extraordinary life of Albert Bard, a tireless preservationist.

The image shows a group of adults drinking cocktails and socializing. A man and women at the center of the photo are drinking out of plastic cups and the woman appears to be laughing.

For Educators Friday, October 3, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Fall Open House

Spend a FREE evening at the Museum of the City of New York with fellow educators—explore new programs, enjoy exclusive exhibition access, and unwind with trivia, refreshments, and great company!

People dancing Bachata on a dance floor.

For Adults Saturday, September 27, 1:00pm

Rhythm of the City: Ritmo Latino Saturday

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bachata at MCNY in partnership with ¡Dame Tu Pasito!

Director's Circle Benefit

For Adults Friday, September 26, 8:00pm

Director's Circle Benefit

Join the Director's Circle, MCNY's young professionals group, at their annual party for an evening of drinks and dancing!

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For Adults Saturday, September 20, 12:00pm

Let's Move: A National Dance Day Celebration

Celebrate National Dance Day at the Museum of the City of New York with AILEY.

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For Adults Thursday, September 18, 6:00pm

[SOLD OUT] Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Mitch Epstein

Discover a new perspective on Robert Rauschenberg with Mitch Epstein.

Exhibitions

Miniature buildings from New York City carved out of wood

Through October 12, 2026

He Built This City

Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.

George Washington and other officers riding on horseback down a city street, with a crowd watching

Through March 19, 2027

The Occupied City

This immersive exhibition transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.

Characters from Alice in Wonderland flying over Manhattan in a small airplane

Through October 12, 2026

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.