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.
Music and Movement: Gabrielle Garo
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 29
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!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 28
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!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 27
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!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 26
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!
MCNY X Brooklyn Pop-Up Holiday Market
Don't miss our holiday market! We’ll have 20+ artisans, designers, and makers selling contemporary fashion, accessories, home goods, beauty, jewelry, and more! This event is free and takes place on the Museum's first floor.
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.