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Past Events

An 1841 historical painting of a tall ship sailing at sunrise with clouds in the sky in New York Harbor. A military fort made of sandstone is painted on the left of the ship, with Manhattan and Brooklyn pictured in the distance.
For Families Sunday, May 25, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Port City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.
Black and white photograph of three men playing musical instruments outsde of a shop. One man is seated with a drum on his lap while the other two are standing, with one strumming a guira and another smiling as he plays his instrument.
For Families Sunday, April 27, 11:00am

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.
A photograph of a wool purple pennant on a black background. White text on the pennant boldly says, “Votes for Women,” fixed next to an image of a women blowing a horn and holding a flag.
For Families Saturday, March 29, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Women’s History Month

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Learn about the stories of New York women who left their mark on the city across many fields, like engineering and design. Craft your own mini–Brooklyn Bridge and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in March.

Exhibitions

Two women watching films
Through January 19, 2026

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.
Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse
Through January 19, 2026

The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light

The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.
Through February 8, 2026

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.
Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.
Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 
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