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.
Hidden Voices of New York City: Wong Chin Foo Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 11:30am
Join us this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we learn more about the life and organizing of Wong Chin Foo, a key leader in the debates against the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Hidden Voices of New York City: Wong Chin Foo Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 9:30am
Join us this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we learn more about the life and organizing of Wong Chin Foo, a key leader in the debates against the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Moonlight & Movies: Americanish
Join us for a screening of Americanish (Iman Zawahry, 2022)
Hidden Voices of New York City: David Ruggles Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 11:30am
Join us as we learn more about life and organizing of David Ruggles, a black antislavery activist and practical abolitionist who dedicated his life to expanding opportunities for the city’s Black community.
Hidden Voices of New York City: David Ruggles Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 9:30am
Join us as we learn more about life and organizing of David Ruggles, a black antislavery activist and practical abolitionist who dedicated his life to expanding opportunities for the city’s Black community.
Movies for Minis: Stuart Little (1999) - 1:30pm
Come and join the fun of our May edition of Movies for Minis as we screen the classic, Stuart Little (1999), starring Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis, and Jonathan Lipnicki!
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.