Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
Keys to the City: BX Marks the Spot
50 Clues, 1 Grand Prize. How Well Do You Know New York?
MCNY Game Night
Challenging your knowledge of NYC in the most entertaining way we know how -- come and have a blast at MCNY Game Night!
Celebrating Black Puppeteers of NYC with Nehprii Amenii
Join artist and educator Nehprii Amenii to celebrate Black History Month with the magic of puppetry, and experiment with creating your own puppet at home.
The Civil Rights Movement in NYC Student Workshop (Grades 4-12)
Discover New York’s prominent role in the Black freedom movement and hear the stories of the many Civil Rights activists who organized in New York.
Virtual Premiere: On the Edge | Puppets in Contemporary Culture
A conversation with noted puppeteers and New York theater artists Rick Lyon and Nephrii Amenii.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Day-Glo December Fiesta
Ring in the holidays with Locobeach at this month's Cocktails & Culture!
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.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.