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.
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.
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.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Stop Making Sense
A conversation with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of the Tom Tom Club and the Talking Heads, and journalist James Wolcott, followed by a screening of Stop Making Sense.
Past Event: Leading Queens Today: A Conversation with Tiffany Cabán
New York City Council Member, public defender, organizer, and activist Tiffany Cabán speaks with Kevin Burke.
2021 Louis Auchincloss Prize Presentation & Reception
Join us in honoring artist Faith Ringgold’s contributions to New York City's art museums and activist movements!
11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
MCNY hosts one day of the 11th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival!
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.