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.
Winter Wonderland: Snow Globes
Explore images from our collection and discover some of New York’s iconic buildings. Make your own New York City-inspired snow globe!
Winter Scene Painting
Learn how painters and photographers have depicted New York City winter scenes. Use paint and your imagination to create your own wonderful winter artwork!
NYC Tots: Winter Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences!
Community Care Fair
What does care mean to you? Join us for a family day to explore objects, traditions, and stories of people caring for one another.
Diwali Family Celebration
Light up your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights! Enjoy a special performance, make your own diya, and savor a traditional Indian treat.
Unheard Voices: Theatrical Performance
Join us for an interactive experience that will bring to life the voices of African descended people who lived in colonial New York.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
