Past Events

Past Events
(Past Event) Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday
Don't miss world-renowned Jazz performer Dandy Wellington and his band at MCNY.
Octavitas: Puerto Rican Celebration
Close out the holiday season with a celebration of the Puerto Rican holiday Octavitas. Join us for singing, dancing, art making, and snacks!
Activist New York, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Bring the family to explore Activist New York exhibition together, create your own protest poster and enjoy complimentary snacks.
MY CITY LAB: Machines and Movement
Explore the exhibition New York at Its Core to find iconic objects throughout New York City history and use various materials to design a machine of your own!
MY CITY LAB: Machines and Movement
Explore the exhibition New York at Its Core to find iconic objects throughout New York City history and use various materials to design a machine of your own!
NYC Tots: Winter Class Series
Register for 7 classes that focus on exploration and discovery of the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences.
Exhibitions
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.
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