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.
2022 Louis Auchincloss Prize
Join us as we present the Louis Auchincloss Prize to Anna Deavere Smith in honor of her contributions to New York City’s cultural and performing arts landscape. Award presentation by Glenn D. Lowry and featuring Anna in conversation with Kate D. Levin.
Partner Event: 12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
The Museum of the City of New York is once again proud to be a hosting partner of the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | The Automat
We screen "The Automat," a documentary recounting the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain, Horn & Hardart. Featuring appearances by Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more.
Election Day PD: We Are What We Eat - Food and Culture in NYC
Join us to celebrate autumn by examining the history of New York city’s rich food traditions with a nourishing full-day workshop for educators.
The Activist's Media Handbook with David Fenton and Jamal Joseph
Join Progressive PR leader David Fenton and filmmaker, professor, and former Black Panther Jamal Joseph for a conversation about the power and limits of activism today.
Movies for Minis | Ghostbusters (1984)
Get into the spooky spirit with us for a screening of this 1984 supernatural classic, Ghostbusters! Along with the movie, we will also create glow in the dark mason jar skulls and ghosts!
Exhibitions
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
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
