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.
Spooky City: Fifth Annual Halloween Party
Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum of the City of New York.
Diwali Family Celebration
Light up your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights! Enjoy a special performance, make your own diya, and savor a traditional Indian treat.
Native American Heritage Celebration
Bring the whole family to join us in celebrating the history of Native American groups of the Northeast region. Thunderbird American Indian Dancers perform songs, dances, and storytelling.
NYC Tots: Fall Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of fall in the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences.
NYC Tales: Storytime with CC and Mallory
Join us for a comforting story circle and a snack as you listen to musical storytellers, CC and Mallory, share special tales of New York City!
Garbage, Garbage Everywhere!
Explore the exhibition the Future City Lab to learn about how climate change and your personal trash are connected. Learn about the cycle of composting and how to recycle in the 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.
