Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
Rhythm of the City: Salsa Saturday
Celebrate the opening of Urban Stomp with an afternoon of live salsa music by Jimmy Bosch and his band.
The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Sean Corcoran
Don't miss this live conversation with Senior Curator of Prints and Photographs, Sean Corcoran.
Repainting Subway Art: From NYC to Amsterdam
Explore the evolution and global impact of graffiti art.
Future of the City: Conversation with DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard
Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Community Development.
NYC Discovery Lab – Women’s History Month
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Learn about the stories of New York women who left their mark on the city across many fields, like engineering and design. Craft your own mini–Brooklyn Bridge and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in March.
(Past Event) Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System
Join MCNY for a timely panel discussion with exploring ways to create a more accurate and reliable criminal justice system.
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.