Past Events
Past Events
Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
“The Colors of Frida | Los colores de Frida” Performance for Families with Teatro SEA
Experience this special bilingual performance about the great Mexican painter Frida Kahlo by Teatro SEA, which combines storytelling, music, visual arts, puppets, and audience participation.
SOLD OUT: Curator Walking Tour- Radicals of the Lower East Side
A walking tour exploring the radical history of the Lower East Side with MCNY Curator Sarah Seidman.
SOLD OUT: Curator Walking Tour – Public Art in Lower Manhattan
Take a walk through Lower Manhattan and discover its hidden history with MCNY curator Lilly Tuttle.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Smithereens
An outdoor screening of the classic 1982 punk-rock film "Smithereens" with an introduction by director Susan Seidelman.
Canceled: Educator Evening | Puppets of New York
Explore the exhibition and find curriculum connections on this free curator-led tour for educators. 1 CTLE hour.
“HAO BANG-AH!” Hand Puppet Program for Families with Chinese Theatre Works
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and experience the art of hand puppetry and live music in this special performance by Chinese Theatre Works.
Exhibitions
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.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
