Past Events

Past Events

For Families Saturday, July 11, 10:00am

Alice of Wonderland Family Festival

Step through the looking glass for a family festival inspired by Another Wonderland. Explore Alice’s journey through New York in a day filled with family-friendly artmaking, activity stations, and musical performances.
For Adults Sunday, December 7, 10:00am

Holiday Market (Sunday)

Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
For Adults Saturday, December 6, 10:00am

Holiday Market (Saturday)

Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
For Adults Saturday, November 1, 2:00pm

Coquito Masters Qualifier

The annual Coquito Masters Competition returns with the 2025 Manhattan Qualifier at the Museum of the City of New York.
For Families Friday, October 31, 3:00pm

Spooky City

We are back with another edition of Spooky City! Join us on Friday, October 31, for Halloween activities for visitors of all ages – including crafts, games, and a trick-or-treat activity around the museum’s galleries.
For Educators Friday, October 3, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Fall Open House

Spend a FREE evening at the Museum of the City of New York with fellow educators—explore new programs, enjoy exclusive exhibition access, and unwind with trivia, refreshments, and great company!

Exhibitions

Through October 12, 2026

He Built This City

Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.
Through March 19, 2027

The Occupied City

This immersive exhibition transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.
Through October 12, 2026

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.
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