Past Events
Past Events
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
MCNY Game Night
Challenging your knowledge of NYC in the most entertaining way we know how -- come and have a blast at MCNY Game Night!
Past Event: Soul of the City: Live @ MCNY with Topaz Jones
An intimate evening of acoustic music and personal stories with hip-hop, funk and soul-inspired artist Topaz Jones; both in-person and livestream tickets available.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Day-Glo December Fiesta
Ring in the holidays with Locobeach at this month's Cocktails & Culture!
2021 Louis Auchincloss Prize Presentation & Reception
Join us in honoring artist Faith Ringgold’s contributions to New York City's art museums and activist movements!
11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
MCNY hosts one day of the 11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival!
Disability Justice Poetry Slam
A poetry slam and open mic night to amplify and celebrate disability voices!
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.
