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Photograph of a family participating in a wet water lab, involving the testing varying pH levels of different liquids.
For Families Monday, August 12, 11:00am

Wet Water Lab Program

What’s in your water? Join us for a hands on experiment of our major water sources, the ways we use water, and filtration systems in the city!
A group of boys, some with bikes, stand in front of the entrance to Long Island Hobby Shop
For Families Wednesday, August 7, 11:00am

Cycling in the City Family Program

Visit the exhibition Cycling in the City: A 200-Year History to explore cycling cultures in the city, past and present. Then participate in a cycling related activity to take home with you.
Black and white photograph from Look magazine that features Jackie and Rachel Robinson in their home. The couple are seated on a couch inside their apartment.
For Families Monday, August 5, 11:00am

Jackie Robinson Family Day

Learn about Jackie Robinson’s career as the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball. Enjoy a scavenger hunt and design a sports pennant to share your own accomplishments!
Black and white photograph of a group of young patrons of LGBTQ Bar.
For Families Wednesday, July 31, 11:00am

PRIDE=POWER

Create your own light photo from selected images from our PRIDE: Photographs of Stonewall and Beyond by Fred W. McDarrah exhibition as we celebrate its fiftieth anniversary this year at the Museum of the City of New York.
Black and white photograph depicts a group of men and women protesting American involvement in conflicts abroad. Protestors are holding signs addressing their concerns.
For Families Wednesday, July 24, 11:00am

Activist New York Special Programs

Visit the exhibition Activist New York to discover New Yorkers’ fights for freedom and equality. Afterwards, create protest posters for a movement that inspires you for change.

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. 
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