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.
Hidden Figures: Paper Doll Making
Celebrate the New York City women who have championed for change and make your own activist paper doll with a message for change!
LGBTQ Teen Summit
Celebrate the intersections of LGBTQ culture, history, and art amongst peers and allies during a prideful day for teens and youth.
Sword Dance Family Performance
Join us for this special free performance as part of the 33rd annual New York Sword Dance Festival!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the Lunar New Year as we celebrate the coming of the Year of the Dog. Join us for a lantern-making activity and a special snack!
Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
Create a yummy masterpiece with icing, sprinkles, and candies on heart-shaped sugar cookies. Amy herself of the beloved NYC bakery Amy’s Bread will be on hand to lend her decorating expertise.
Black Gotham Experience
Join the Black Gotham Experience and the Museum in celebration of Black History to learn about the stories of free and enslaved Africans in early New Amsterdam.
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.
