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Three children creating an artwork with colored pencils and cut paper.
For Families Saturday, September 19, 11:00am

[CANCELED] MCNY Kids Art Studio

Join us each week for a fun, hands-on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. This drop-in program is designed especially for children ages 3 and up and the adults who care for them.
The Beat Street movie poster shows the title in bold, yellow graffiti-style text at the top. A smiling young woman is in the foreground, with other characters and a graffiti-filled background behind her. The tagline reads, "Takin' the beat to the streets!"
For Adults Saturday, December 14, 2:00pm

New York on Film: Beat Street

Don't miss this screening of Beat Street, featuring cameos from hip-hop legends, showcasing the artistry of breakdancing, graffiti art, DJing, and MCing that defined an era.
a woman and child at NYC gingerbread community day
For Families Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm

Gingerbread NYC Community Day

Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
Cover of The League of Kitchens Cookbook by Lisa Kyung Gross, featuring hands grating red vegetables over a wooden board, surrounded by vibrant dishes and kitchenware + Image of Lisa Kyung Gross on right
For Adults Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm

The League of Kitchens Cookbook

Join us for a special book talk celebrating the launch of The League of Kitchens Cookbook, a vibrant collection of recipes and culinary wisdom from immigrant women across the globe.
craft making in classroom
For Families Sunday, November 24, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.

Exhibitions

Miniature buildings from New York City carved out of wood
Through October 12, 2026

He Built This City

Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.
George Washington and other officers riding on horseback down a city street, with a crowd watching
Through March 19, 2027

The Occupied City

This immersive exhibition transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.
Characters from Alice in Wonderland flying over Manhattan in a small airplane
Through October 12, 2026

Another Wonderland

Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
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