Past Events
Past Events
[CANCELED] MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.
New York on Film: Wild Style
Join us for a screening of the classic hip hop film, Wild Style!
Past Event: An Evening with Dr. Ned Blackhawk
Join us for The 2024 Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History .
Visual Bembé
Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes of our exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words
Join us for this special book launch event for Dr. Zinga Fraser's new piece, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words!
Election Day Educator Event: Shirley Chisholm and Civics: From NYC to the Nation’s Capital
Join us for a free, full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring civic connections for your students through the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket.
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.
