Past Events
Past Events
Free Late-Night Wednesdays
Visit MCNY for free on Wednesdays until 9 p.m., and explore the Museum’s full slate of current and critically acclaimed exhibitions.
Election Day Educator Event: Shirley Chisholm and Civics: From NYC to the Nation’s Capital
Join us for a free, full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring civic connections for your students through the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket.
Game Time @MCNY: Yankees vs. Dodgers - Game 5
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a free outdoor live watch party of Game 5 of the 2024 MLB World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
From Chisholm's Trail to Harris's Run: The Evolution of Black Women in U.S. Presidential Politics
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion about the ways Chisholm’s run set the stage for Harris and the role of black women in shaping our democracy.
NYC Discovery Lab October – Civics in NYC
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 exploring New York City’s rich history of civic engagement, inspired by our exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100! Learn why voting matters, create your own campaign poster, and complete a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in October.
MCNY Halloween Bash: Best of Broadway
Our Halloween Bash is back!
[SOLD OUT] Game Time @MCNY: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Join the Museum of the City of New York for a Free outdoor live watch party of Game 1 of the 2024 MLB World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Exhibitions
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.
The Occupied City
This immersive exhibition transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.
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.
