Past Events
Past Events
[SOLD OUT] Film Screening: Gowanus Current
Join us for a film about people, pollution, planning, and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America.
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.
StoryTime @ MCNY: Happy Birthday, MCNY!
Welcome to Storytime @ MCNY! Join us every Friday for free New York City-inspired, picture-book readings for families and caretakers with children from ages 18 months to 5 years.
Past Event: New York on Film: Manhandled (1924)
Join us for a screening of Manhandled (1924) starring Gloria Swanson, with a live score by DJ Misbehaviour.
Hidden Voices of New York City: Sylvia Rivera Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 11:30am
Join us this Pride Month as we learn more about the life and organizing of Sylvia Rivera, a transgender woman who was integral to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City.
Hidden Voices of New York City: Sylvia Rivera Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) - 9:30am
Join us this Pride Month as we learn more about the life and organizing of Sylvia Rivera, a transgender woman who was integral to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City.
StoryTime @ MCNY: Happy Birthday, MCNY!
Welcome to Storytime @ MCNY! Join us every Friday for free New York City-inspired, picture-book readings for families and caretakers with children from ages 18 months to 5 years.
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.