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!
Frozen Treats, City Streets
Get a virtual taste of ice cream’s history in New York City and learn how to craft make-believe frozen treats using upcycled materials and paper
Earth Day—Online!
Download activities and storytime videos to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with the Museum of the City of New York.
POSTPONED: Fourth Annual Herstory Day
Join us for a day of activities to learn about the role women have played in shaping the game of basketball.
Black Futures
Our annual program presents New York-based organizations that celebrate Black communities and cultures. Join us for storytime, a step workshop, a black doll workshop, and participate in a museum scavenger hunt.
Picturing New York
Explore the stories of everyday and iconic New Yorkers in the exhibition "Collecting New York’s Stories: Stuyvesant to Sid Vicious." Make a collage that tells your own New York story.
Design Your Own Museum
Discover the people and places that have impacted the cultural landscape of the city & create your own new cultural space in a hands-on art activity.
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.