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.
Family Day | City/Game: Basketball in New York
Discover basketball's role in shaping New York City and participate in a hands-on family activity.
Lunar New Year Celebration — Year of the Rat
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Come ring in the Lunar New Year as we celebrate the coming of the Year of the Rat.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us for storytime, art-making, and a museum scavenger hunt in the exhibition Activist New York to explore King’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Hanukkah Family Celebration
Learn about the traditions of Hanukkah, make crafts, and enjoy traditional games and treats!
Kwanzaa Family Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Kwanzaa and learn about the history and traditions of this African-American holiday.
Snow Globe Making
Create your own snow globe to decorate your home for the holiday. A special holiday snack is included!
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.
