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!
Easter Wreath Making
Join us for a festive celebration of the Easter Holiday. Use elements of spring in New York City as inspiration to create a seasonal wreath for your home.
Cycling Through the City
Explore Cycling in the City then design a bracelet from recycled bike materials that represents your borough.
NYC Tots: Spring Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of spring in the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences.
29th Annual New York City History Day
NYC History Day engages students in the discovery and interpretation of historical topics.
3rd Annual Herstory Day
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City with a focus on women working to archive, preserve, and uplift their own communities.
DNA Explorers
Learn about the basics of DNA and learn to extract DNA from a piece of fruit!
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.
