Past Events
Past Events
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Sam Contis
Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Sam Contis.
SOLD OUT: Soul of the City: The Savoy King
Join us for an outdoor screening of The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America (Jeff Kaufman, 2012, 90 min), preceded by a performance by The Harlem Swing Dance Society and a panel with producer Voza Rivers and friends.
NYC Discovery Lab August – Summer and the City
School is out and summer is in! Visit our NYC Discovery Lab to explore how New Yorkers have spent their summers – from the opening of Coney Island Amusement Park in the late 19th century to the present day – and take part in fun activities for all ages.
Live Mini-Portraits by Manny
Don't miss your chance to see Manny Vega's artistic process in real time as he draws museum guests!
New York on Film: Rustin
Join us for a screening of Rustin (2023, George C. Wolfe, 108 min) and a sneak preview of Lee Summers’ Bayard: The Musical.
New York on Film: Shirley
Join us for a screening of "Shirley."
P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History
Educators! Join us this summer for an immersive, interactive, and meaningful in-person course for K-12 educators and explore NYC through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
