Past Events

Past Events
From Tenements to Towers: Redlining, Resilience, and the Burning of the Bronx
Join us for a conversation about challenges and mobilizations around housing in New York City.
Repainting Subway Art: From NYC to Amsterdam
Explore the evolution and global impact of graffiti art.
Future of the City: Conversation with DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard
Join us for a conversation with the Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Community Development.
NYC Discovery Lab – Women’s History Month
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Learn about the stories of New York women who left their mark on the city across many fields, like engineering and design. Craft your own mini–Brooklyn Bridge and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in March.
(Past Event) Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System
Join MCNY for a timely panel discussion with exploring ways to create a more accurate and reliable criminal justice system.
Educator Evening - Above Ground
Join us for an Educator evening focused on integrating graffiti and street art into your curriculum. This event will provide educators with a deeper understanding of graffiti as both an art form and a powerful cultural movement, offering strategies to incorporate its elements into the classroom.
Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience – Book Talk with Jennifer Jones
Don't miss this talk with the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Jennifer Jones!
Exhibitions
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