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.
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.
Member Lounge – Cocktails & Culture: Winter Blast
Hey Members! join us for the Cocktails & Culture: Winter Blast, and be sure and stop by the Member Lounge featuring an exclusive bar!
Cocktails & Culture: Winter Blast
Have a Winter Blast at our December edition of Cocktails & Culture!
Partner Event: NYC—Ultimate Backdrop or Lead Character?
An invitation-only event featuring a conversation, reception, and screening with and for NYC's film and TV community.
SOLD OUT New York on Film: Style Wars 40th Anniversary
We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Style Wars with a screening and an all-star panel featuring the filmmakers and select artists
Style Wars Graffiti Bazaar
Join us for a graffiti bazaar in the Museum's Rotunda in honor of the 40th anniversary of Style Wars!
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.