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!
Neighbors of Home Portrait Making - 10am
Create a portrait of someone who reminds you of home, inspired by those featured in our inaugural photography exhibition, New York Now: Home – A Photography Triennial.
New York on Film: The Clock
Join us for a screening of The Clock (Vincente Minelli, 1945), introduced by Jourdain Searles
P Credit /A+Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History
In this weeklong, in-person course for K-12 educators, join us to have fun and learn together as we examine the past, present, and future of the city through the lives of individual New Yorkers. 3 P Credits/45 CLTE hours.
City Landscape Painting Tutorial - 12pm
Children are welcome to follow along a step-by-step tutorial of a city landscape painting inspired by the painter Malcah Zeldis.
City Landscape Painting Tutorial - 10am
Children are welcome to follow along a step-by-step tutorial of a city landscape painting inspired by the painter Malcah Zeldis.
Uptown Bounce: Grandmaster Caz
Celebrate East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile with the return of our electric series of free summer block parties co-presented with El Museo del Barrio and featuring top DJs, special guests, live performances, art-making activities, and more.
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.