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!
Industry City
Explore the rich history of labor in New York City in the exhibition City of Struggle: How Labor Movements Changed New York. Get hands on with fabrics to create related projects.
Activist Paper Doll Making
Celebrate the New York City women who have championed for change in the garment industry by exploring the Activist New York and City of Struggle: How Labor Movements Changed New York exhibitions. Choose a figure as inspiration to make your own activist paper doll with a message for change.
Mural Mania
New York City is full of vibrant public murals that line city’s buildings. Leave your mark in our collective community mural painting!
Neighborhood Mapping
What does community mean to you? Explore and celebrate the diverse communities and subcultures of New York City through a scavenger hunt of the museum and neighborhood mapping projects!
3rd Annual LGBTQ Teen Summit
Join us for a prideful full-day experience for teens and youth as part of World Pride. Celebrate the intersections of LGBTQ culture, history, and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall uprising amongst peers and allies.
Photo Camp: I Spy New York
A Digital Photography Camp for Students Ages 7–9
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.