Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
Join us as we present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to Susan Stroman, five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer.
Capturing Times Square
A conversation about what it means to capture Times Square in art and historical narrative with artist Jane Dickson, historian Lynne Sagalyn, and architect James Sanders.
Member Holiday Market
Join your fellow members for a special holiday market!
Activists on Screen: The Sun Rises in The East
Join us for a screening of "The Sun Rises in The East" chronicling Black activism in late 1960s Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn; a talkback with Kamau Ware and the filmmakers will follow.
New York on Film: Statues, Italianamerican, and 80 Blocks
An evening of pathbreaking documentaries from the 1970s introduced by film programmer Melissa Lyde.
Election Day @ MCNY
Join us for a free full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring the arts, literature, and film in NYC past and present.
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
