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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!

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For Adults Tuesday, June 27, 5:00pm

Documenting Intimacy: Self, Family, Community (Virtual)

What does it mean to document intimacy? A free webinar with New York Now: Home exhibiting artists.

Ben Stiller standing in the foreground with a monkey on his leg and the museum characters surrounding him in the background.

For Families Saturday, June 24, 1:30pm

Movies for Minis: Night at the Museum (2006) - 1:30pm

Break out into the summer season with us for our June edition of Movies for Minis as we screen Night at the Museum (2006), starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, and Rami Malek!

Ben Stiller standing in the foreground with a monkey on his leg and the museum characters surrounding him in the background.

For Families Saturday, June 24, 10:00am

Movies for Minis: Night at the Museum (2006) - 10am

Break out into the summer season with us for our June edition of Movies for Minis as we screen Night at the Museum (2006), starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, and Rami Malek!

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For Adults Thursday, June 22, 6:00pm

Member Lounge: Cocktails & Culture Celebrate Pride with DJ Chauncey

Hey Members! Join us for the Cocktails & Culture: Celebrate Pride with DJ Chauncey, and be sure to stop by the Member Lounge featuring an exclusive bar!

For Adults Thursday, June 22, 6:00pm

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Celebrate Pride at our June edition of Cocktails & Culture!

Image of Woman in blue shirt with small guitar and treas in the background. Text reads, Soul of the City Juneteenth Concert with Queen Esther

For Adults Saturday, June 17, 2:00pm

Past Event: Soul of the City: Juneteenth with Queen Esther

Celebrate Juneteenth at MCNY with a live performance by singer/songwriter Queen Esther and her band.

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. 