Past Events
Past Events
Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
Movies for Minis | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
It’s the holiday season! Join us at MCNY for family fun with a screening of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, 120 mins.) and fun STEAM experimental workshops!
Movies for Minis | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
It’s the holiday season! Join us at MCNY for family fun with a screening of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, 120 mins.) and fun STEAM experimental workshops!
Past Event: Halal and the City
We explore the world of halal food in New York City's Muslim communities (and beyond), followed by a tasting of two classic halal dishes you'll find sold by NYC's street vending community.
2022 Louis Auchincloss Prize
Join us as we present the Louis Auchincloss Prize to Anna Deavere Smith in honor of her contributions to New York City’s cultural and performing arts landscape. Award presentation by Glenn D. Lowry and featuring Anna in conversation with Kate D. Levin.
Partner Event: 12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
The Museum of the City of New York is once again proud to be a hosting partner of the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | The Automat
We screen "The Automat," a documentary recounting the lost history of the iconic restaurant chain, Horn & Hardart. Featuring appearances by Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
