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.
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY- Food in New York
Ages 5-8: For curious kids determined to experiment with food! This program is the perfect blend of science, kitchen experimentation, robotics, creativity, and socialization.
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY - Theme: New York, Capital of Fashion
Turn the Museum of the City of New York into your own fashion runway show, featuring your unique pieces, 3D printed accessories, and interactive wearables!
Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 12pm
Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!
Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 10am
Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!
My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told
A talk with Kenny Parker, author of My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told.
Creative STEM Camp @MCNY- Modes of Transportation in NYC
Spinning, sliding, hovering, flying. How would you design a new mode of transportation for New York City?
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
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.