Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
Future of the City: Conversation with DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard
Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Community Development.
NYC Discovery Lab – Women’s History Month
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Learn about the stories of New York women who left their mark on the city across many fields, like engineering and design. Craft your own mini–Brooklyn Bridge and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in March.
(Past Event) Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System
Join MCNY for a timely panel discussion with exploring ways to create a more accurate and reliable criminal justice system.
Educator Evening - Above Ground
Join us for an Educator evening focused on integrating graffiti and street art into your curriculum. This event will provide educators with a deeper understanding of graffiti as both an art form and a powerful cultural movement, offering strategies to incorporate its elements into the classroom.
Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience – Book Talk with Jennifer Jones
Don't miss this talk with the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Jennifer Jones!
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.
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
Urban Stomp
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.