Past Events
Past Events
[SOLD OUT] Film Screening: Gowanus Current
Join us for a film about people, pollution, planning, and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America.
The Civil Rights Movement in NYC Student Workshop (Grades 4-12)
Discover New York’s prominent role in the Black freedom movement and hear the stories of the many Civil Rights activists who organized in New York.
Past Event: Soul of the City: Live @ MCNY with Topaz Jones
An intimate evening of acoustic music and personal stories with hip-hop, funk and soul-inspired artist Topaz Jones; both in-person and livestream tickets available.
Virtual Premiere: On the Edge | Puppets in Contemporary Culture
A conversation with noted puppeteers and New York theater artists Rick Lyon and Nephrii Amenii.
Rethink History: People of New Amsterdam
Integrate diverse perspectives from individuals that lived in the Dutch New Amsterdam period in your lesson plans.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Day-Glo December Fiesta
Ring in the holidays with Locobeach at this month's Cocktails & Culture!
Virtual Student Workshop (Grades K-5): Puppets of New York
Sign up your K-5 students for this free, interactive workshop to see puppets of all shapes and sizes, hear stories about artists, and learn how to create your own puppet with just paper and pencil.
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.
