Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
City as Canvas: Live Session with Daze, Artist and Graffiti Writer
Meet Daze, a prolific artist regarded as one of the most acclaimed graffiti writers of his time. Hear about his time as a young artist growing up in New York City and participate in an interactive drawing activity to create your own pieces and designs.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce 2020: Street to Screen
FREE! Join us for a virtual version of our annual Uptown Bounce block party, co-presented with El Museo del Barrio and The Africa Center.
Photographing City Life: Live Session with Photographer Janette Beckman
Meet the photographer who captured many youth cultures, including through her street photography and photos of hip hop legends before they were famous, and discover how to tell stories through the camera.
A Wonder-ful Time
Build a model Coney Island Wonder Wheel and celebrate the 100th birthday of this iconic amusement park ride
Animal Friends
Craft an animal Tic-Tac-Toe game from homemade materials while learning about animals who played a role in shaping NYC
Focus on Fun
Create a cardboard "camera" and fill it with sketched images of the city inspired by influential NYC photographers
Exhibitions
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.
