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.
(Past Event) Future of the City: NYC Parks Commissioner Susan Donoghue
Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Parks.
Street Stories – Graffiti and the Legacy of Martin Wong
Join Hrag Vartanian, Editor-in-Chief of Hyperallergic, as he moderates an engaging panel with artist Lee Quiñones, PPOW Gallery Co-Founder Wendy Olsoff, and Sean Corcoran, Senior Curator of Prints and Photographs at MCNY.
New York on Film: Soylent Green
Step into the bleak future of Soylent Green (1973), where a decaying New York City in the year 2022 serves as the backdrop for a chilling dystopian world.
Manny Vega's Birthday Celebration
Museum of the City of New York Celebrates Manny Vega's Birthday!
NYC Discovery Lab – Black Histories Past to Present
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Black History Month! Learn about the stories of Black New Yorkers from musicians to Civil Rights leaders who left their mark on the city. Craft your own musical instrument and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in February.
Soul of the City: Valentine's Night at MCNY
Savor the unique sounds of Brooklyn native The Odds, treat yourself to themed cocktails, and enjoy delicious offerings from Archer & Goat and sweet treats provided by Les Gateaux de Marie Cakeshop.
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.
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
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
