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Past Events

A woman and two young children smile as they make art at a table.

For Families Tuesday, December 30, 11:00am

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!

A dark-blue hued painting of an elevated train over a busy city street with trolley cars and carriages and people walking on the sidewalk. The glow of yellow lights illuminate the windows of the train and the shops on the sidewalk below. The painting is impressionistic in style with visible brushstrokes.

For Families Sunday, September 29, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab September – Transportation and the City

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 celebrating transportation in the city!

Manny works on a huge in progress mosaic on a table in his home studio.

For Adults Sunday, September 22, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making Sunday

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.

For Adults Saturday, September 21, 1:00pm

Open Studio: Mosaic Making Saturday

Learn the mosaic making process and be part of collectively making a mosaic with other museum visitors, moderated by Manny Vega.

A black and white print of water flowing under a bridge.

For Families Saturday, August 24, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab August – Summer and the City

School is out and summer is in! Visit our NYC Discovery Lab to explore how New Yorkers have spent their summers – from the opening of Coney Island Amusement Park in the late 19th century to the present day – and take part in fun activities for all ages.