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.
Community Mural
Explore notable New Yorkers who have worked to improve their communities. Then work with others to paint a community-inspired indoor mural.
NYC Tales: Storytime for Tots
Join us for a comforting story circle and a snack as you listen to an interactive storyteller share special tales of New York City!
Paint like Pollock
Discover art works by some of New York City’s most iconic artists and create a painting of your own using various pouring and dripping techniques!
Wearable Art
Explore mid-1870s and early 20th-century costumes, jewelry, portraits, and decorative objects, then use beads and gems to create a unique jewelry piece to wear home!
Photo Fun
Get inspired by vintage and contemporary photographs of New York City, then try your hand at our photo station to create a photo of yourself!
Winter Scene Painting
Take in the wonderland that is New York City in the winter! Explore images from our collections and use your imagination to create a wonderful winter artwork of your own!
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
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City
