Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
The Civil Rights Movement in NYC Student Workshop (Grades 7–12)
Discover New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and hear the stories of the many Civil Rights activists who organized in New York.
The Civil Rights Movement in NYC Student Workshop (Grades 4–6)
Discover New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and hear the stories of the many Civil Rights activists who organized in New York.
Video: Let’s Skate! Build Your Own “Ice” Skating Rink
Craft this fun ice-skating rink at home and learn about the long history of the pastime in New York City.
Video | City Skyline Snow Globes
Create a wintry snow globe while you learn about New York City’s famous skyline.
Big City, Mini Homes: Making Dollhouse Miniatures
Inspired by the Museum’s Stettheimer Dollhouse, use everyday items to craft your own miniature furniture.
City as Canvas: Live Session with Daze, Artist and Graffiti Writer
Meet Daze, a prolific artist regarded as one of the most acclaimed graffiti writers of his time. Hear about his time as a young artist growing up in New York City and participate in an interactive drawing activity to create your own pieces and designs.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
