Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
(Past Event) The Role and Influence of Art in Three Major Public Spaces
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the importance of Public Art in our city.
NYC Discovery Lab – Art Deco City
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12.
Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond
Join us for a conversation with graffiti artist and author ZEPHYR as he delves into his latest book, Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond.
[SOLD OUT] The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle
Join us for The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Curator, Lilly Tuttle.
We Met at the Museum: Speed Dating and Matchmaking in NYC
Don't miss an opportunity to meet your new +1 at the Museum just in time for Valentine's Day!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
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.
