Past Events

Past Events
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.
2022 Symposium & Luncheon
Join us in answering the question of “How to Be an Interior Designer in NYC?"
2022 Louis Auchincloss Prize
Join us as we present the Louis Auchincloss Prize to Anna Deavere Smith in honor of her contributions to New York City’s cultural and performing arts landscape. Award presentation by Glenn D. Lowry and featuring Anna in conversation with Kate D. Levin.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce: I Love the '90s
FREE! Celebrate the best tunes and styles of the '90s with our opening edition of Uptown Bounce 2022, featuring DJ Misbehaviour plus a fashion installation from 5001 Flavors.
Chairman's Leadership Award Luncheon
Join us in honoring Stephen J. Ketchum and Cynthia Foster Curry and discussing the effects of inflation and geopolitical risk on New York City's business sector.
Keys to the City: BX Marks the Spot
50 Clues, 1 Grand Prize. How Well Do You Know New York?
2022 Spring Symposium & Luncheon
Join us in celebrating the designs of Norma Kamali and the world of fashion.
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.