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 - Theme: Architecture in NYC
For kids who dare to become master builders of NYC. Take a journey into the history of architecture in New York City, discover ancient and modern building techniques, and build the future!
Design Your Own NYC Tote Bag - 12pm
Design your own tote bag with illustrations of iconic New York City objects using fabric markers and/or fabric pastels inspired by the fashion and costumes on display!
Design Your Own NYC Tote Bag - 10am
Design your own tote bag with illustrations of iconic New York City objects using fabric markers and/or fabric pastels inspired by the fashion and costumes on display!
Past Event: New York on Film: Gold Diggers of 1933
Join us for an outdoor screening of Gold Diggers of 1933, introduced by series programmer Jessica Green.
Roz Chast Inspired Comics - 12pm
Using Roz Chast comics as examples, illustrate your own New York City-themed cartoon!
Roz Chast Inspired Comics - 10am
Using Roz Chast comics as examples, illustrate your own New York City-themed cartoon!
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.