Past Events
Past Events
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: STUDIO 1220
Get ready to hit the dance floor at djFRiTZo's '80s Music Video Jam, share your poetry and music at the MC'NY Poets' Café, and more!
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Legends of '80s Hip-Hop
Celebrate the best of '80s Hip-Hop outdoors at the Museum with DJs, an open mic poets' café, and more!
Past Event: Leading Tokyo Today: A Conversation with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
A conversation with Governor Yuriko Koike of Tokyo, Japan.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Swing Into Summer
An after-hours evening at the Museum with live music, art-making, and more!
SOLD OUT: Celebrating Juneteenth: MCNY presents FREEDOM SONGS featuring Kenyatta Emmanuel & Shanelle Gabriel
We celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of song and spoken word reflections by performers Kenyatta Emmanuel and Shanelle Gabriel.
2021 Spring Gala: Music of the '80s
Join us in honoring LL COOL J, Cyndi Lauper & Kevin Liles while celebrating NYC music scene of the 1980s.
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.