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.
NYC Tales: Storytime with CC and Mallory
Join us for a comforting story circle and a snack as you listen to musical storytellers share special tales of New York City!
Spooky City: Halloween
Wear your costume or make a mask with us, then “trick or treat” on our haunted New York scavenger hunt where you’ll enjoy spooky tales and treats throughout the Museum.
Native American Heritage Celebration
Join us in celebrating the history of Native American groups of the Northeast region. Bring your family to hear folk stories and create a cornhusk doll.
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Learn about the roots of this Chinese holiday and how it is celebrated throughout Southeast Asia. Enjoy activities and a special mooncake snack.
My City Summer
Summer time in New York City is full of fun things to do and places to discover. Explore photographs of summer scenes and design your very own board game!
Summer City Games
Join us for a day of play to learn about indoor and street games that have been played by New Yorkers for centuries.
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.
