Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Pysanky Eggs for Easter
Learn about New York artist Roz Chast’s “egg-citing” twist on Ukrainian pysanky egg dying. Explore images of Chast’s New York-inspired designs and create a paper egg using a wax resist technique.
Herstory Day
Celebrate women’s history in New York City with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code, and Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre, Principal Dancer.
Family Party and Alexander Hamilton’s Disco
Join us for an evening of fun and history! Enjoy Alexander Hamilton’s Disco where young guests and their parents will groove to the music from the hit Broadway Hamilton and other pop dance masterpieces spun by our house DJ.
Public Art in the City: Mural Making
Explore photographs, models, and videos of works by artists such as Red Grooms, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Kara Walker. Collaborate with families to create a collective indoor mural!
Fun with Fashion: Design a New York Look
Get inspired by New York designers such as Mary Quant, Geoffrey Beene, and Pauline Trigère, then use fabric swatches to create a 3-dimensional sketch of your very own design!
Sculpting Like a Silversmith
Get inspired by newly commissioned works by leading metalworkers, then learn some metalwork techniques to create a work of your own!
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
