Past Events
Past Events
FREE Family Program: Day Disco Party with the Pacemakers!
Join us for a joyful, intergenerational dance experience where children, caregivers, and families of all ages are invited to move and groove together to popular tunes, old and new!
Let's Move: A National Dance Day Celebration
Celebrate National Dance Day at the Museum of the City of New York with AILEY.
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop
Hear how Louis Armstrong helped shape the sound of early swing through rare recordings in an interactive tour with curator Derrick León Washington.
Uptown Bounce: Retro Rewind 80s to 2000s
Throw it back and turn it up at our ultimate summer bash.
NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs
Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.
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.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
