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Past Events

The facade of the Museum of the City of New York with illustrations of snow and holiday decorations
For Adults Sunday, December 7, 10:00am

Holiday Market (Sunday)

Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
image of guests inside gingerbread exhibition 2024
For Families Saturday, December 6, 1:00pm

Gingerbread NYC Community Day

Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
The facade of the Museum of the City of New York with illustrations of snow and holiday decorations
For Adults Saturday, December 6, 10:00am

Holiday Market (Saturday)

Tis the season for celebrations and gifting! On December 6th and 7th, the Museum will partner with Brooklyn Pop-up to celebrate artisans, designers, and makers from across the 5 boroughs.
Adult woman and little girl participating at a halloween themed event wearing costumes and doing an arts and crafts activity.
For Families Friday, October 31, 3:00pm

Spooky City

We are back with another edition of Spooky City! Join us on Friday, October 31, for Halloween activities for visitors of all ages – including crafts, games, and a trick-or-treat activity around the museum’s galleries.

Exhibitions

A group of men, women, and children during a rent strike in Harlem.
Through July 19, 2026

Activist New York

Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Photograph of the immersive installation "Raise Your Voice," original artwork of activists and allies Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.
Through July 19, 2026

Raise Your Voice

This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.
Through July 19, 2026

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.
Characters from Alice in Wonderland flying over Manhattan in a small airplane
Through September 27, 2026

Another Wonderland

Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
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