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.
Uptown Bounce: Retro Rewind 80s to 2000s
Throw it back and turn it up at our ultimate summer bash.
NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs
Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.
NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York
This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.
NYC Discovery Lab – Play in the City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore the toys and games New Yorkers have played throughout the city’s history.
Museum Mile Festival 2025
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
NYC Discovery Lab – Port City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.