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.
Hidden Voices: Black History Month - Session 2
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.
Hidden Voices: Black History Month - Session 1
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.
New York on Film: Do the Right Thing
Join us for a screening of "Do the Right Thing!"
Music and Movement: Alicia Waller
The Museum of the City of New York will come alive with the joyful sounds of music faculty from the Harlem School of the Arts as we celebrate the holiday season. Sing along and move your body to the rhythm of the beat.
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
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.