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!
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
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.
