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Past Events

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For Families Tuesday, December 30, 11:00am

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!

A child makes a paper artwork.

For Families Monday, July 31, 9:00am

Creative STEM Camp @MCNY- Food in New York

Ages 5-8: For curious kids determined to experiment with food! This program is the perfect blend of science, kitchen experimentation, robotics, creativity, and socialization.

A child draws with markers while wearing a large purple hat.

For Families Monday, July 31, 9:00am

Creative STEM Camp @MCNY - Theme: New York, Capital of Fashion

Turn the Museum of the City of New York into your own fashion runway show, featuring your unique pieces, 3D printed accessories, and interactive wearables!

A young girl makes art at a table.

For Families Saturday, July 29, 12:00pm

Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 12pm

Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!

A young girl makes art at a table.

For Families Saturday, July 29, 10:00am

Faith Ringgold Inspired Mini Quilts - 10am

Inspired by Faith Ringgold's story quilt, Tar Beach, create a felt collage of your favorite place in New York City. Your felt patch can be taken home or attached to someone else's to create a community quilt!

Image Kenny parker (left) Book Cover of "My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip Hop Story Ever Told" (right)

For Adults Thursday, July 27, 5:00pm

My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told

A talk with Kenny Parker, author of My Brother's Name is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told.

Electronic toy.

For Families Monday, July 24, 9:00am

Creative STEM Camp @MCNY- Modes of Transportation in NYC

Spinning, sliding, hovering, flying. How would you design a new mode of transportation for New York City?

Exhibitions

Two women watching films

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Interior views of the Stettheimer dollhouse

Through January 19, 2026

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.

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.

Through August 2, 2026

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.

Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.

Through February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 