Past Events

Past Events
Member Preview for Robert Rauschenberg's New York: Pictures from the Real World
In this evening preview, members can enjoy early access to Robert Rauschenberg's New York: Pictures from the Real World before the exhibition opens to the public.
Virtual Student Workshop (Grades K-5): Puppets of New York
Sign up your K-5 students for this free, interactive workshop to see puppets of all shapes and sizes, hear stories about artists, and learn how to create your own puppet with just paper and pencil.
Virtual Student Workshop (Grades K-5): Puppets of New York
Sign up your K-5 students for this free, interactive workshop to see puppets of all shapes and sizes, hear stories about artists, and learn how to create your own puppet with just paper and pencil.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Stop Making Sense
A conversation with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of the Tom Tom Club and the Talking Heads, and journalist James Wolcott, followed by a screening of Stop Making Sense.
Past Event: Leading Queens Today: A Conversation with Tiffany Cabán
New York City Council Member, public defender, organizer, and activist Tiffany Cabán speaks with Kevin Burke.
2021 Louis Auchincloss Prize Presentation & Reception
Join us in honoring artist Faith Ringgold’s contributions to New York City's art museums and activist movements!
11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
MCNY hosts one day of the 11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival!
Exhibitions
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
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World
MCNY will celebrate Robert Rauschenberg’s centennial with an exhibition that explores Rauschenberg’s complex relationship with photography, particularly in the context of New York City.