Past Events

Past Events
From Tenements to Towers: Redlining, Resilience, and the Burning of the Bronx
Join us for a conversation about challenges and mobilizations around housing in New York City.
NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York
This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.
NYC Discovery Lab – Play in the City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore the toys and games New Yorkers have played throughout the city’s history.
Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest American rock bands.
The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Day 2)
Join us for Tag Conference: Heritage, featuring guest lectures and panel discussions!
The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Opening Night)
The Tag Conference comes to New York City June 13-14!
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Exhibitions
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City