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.
[SOLD OUT] Royal Bloom Vogue Ball
Join us for a celebration of self-expression at the Vogue Ball.
Daze and Ahearn on Martin Wong’s Legacy and the 80s Downtown Art Scene
Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.
[SOLD OUT] Soul of the City: Mother's Day Brunch Concert with Amira B
Join us this Mother’s Day at MCNY for a Soulful Brunch Concert with Amira B.
Odd Salon NYC: Borough
Don't miss Odd Salon NYC at the Museum of the City of New York.
NYC Discovery Lab – Music City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore city sights, sounds, and communities that have inspired New York City musicians and dancers. Craft your own musical instrument to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in April.
Continuum Flow Dance Workshop with LaTasha Barnes
Get your body moving with LaTasha Barnes' Continuum Flow.
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.