Past Events
Past Events
FREE Family Program: Day Disco Party with the Pacemakers!
Join us for a joyful, intergenerational dance experience where children, caregivers, and families of all ages are invited to move and groove together to popular tunes, old and new!
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.
NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.
Visual Bembé
Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes of our exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
NYC Discovery Lab October – Civics in NYC
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 exploring New York City’s rich history of civic engagement, inspired by our exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100! Learn why voting matters, create your own campaign poster, and complete a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in October.
Comic Drawing Workshop with Art Studio NY
Join us for a workshop where you pull from art deco design elements to develop your comic drawing style!
New York on Film: Batman Mask of the Phantasm
Join us for a screening of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm!
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.
