Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
Irish New York: Art, Culture, and the City
Experience the artistry and culture of Irish New York at a daylong festival showcasing the city’s rich Irish roots and dynamic present.
FREE Family Program: Day Disco Party with the Pacemakers!
Join us for a joyful, intergenerational dance experience where children, caregivers, and families of all ages are invited to move and groove together to popular tunes, old and new!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 20
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this midwinter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 19
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!
Family Program: A Swinging Good Time: The Story of the Savoy with Lana Turner
Join us for a vibrant family program with storytelling and artmaking celebrating the history of the Lindy Hop!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 18
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!
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.