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.
Bomba Drum and Dance Workshop with Los Pleneros de la 21
Join us for an interactive Bomba drum and dance workshop with Los Pleneros de la 21 for the whole family to enjoy!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY – Feb 19
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this midwinter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Live Mini-Portraits by Manny
Don't miss your chance to see Manny Vega's artistic process in real time as he draws museum guests!
Activists on Screen: Black Documentary Shorts
Join us for a screening of a selection of documentary shorts by Black filmmakers.
New York on Film: The Last Days of Disco (Sold Out)
Join us for a screening of "The Last days of Disco!"
Hidden Voices: Black History Month - Session 3
This February, celebrate Black History Month by learning about three Black New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
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.
