Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 26
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
Uptown Jazz: New York, the Destination
Dance along to a performance by bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band with songs inspired by our centennial exhibition, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 25
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 19
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 18
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
Hidden Voices: AAPI Heritage Month - Session 3
This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about three New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.