Past Events

Past Events
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Past Event: New York's "Magic Mirror": Writers & The Voice
Former Village Voice writers share their experiences covering NY culture and politics at the famed downtown alternative weekly. Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival."
Past Event: Capturing the Vibe: Photojournalists & The Voice
Leading photojournalists reflect on working for The Village Voice and its role in capturing the city's history. Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival."
Past Event: The Vibe of the Village: Saturday Events
Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival," events and activities all day long capture the free-wheeling spirit of the Village in the late 1950s, '60s, and '70s (and beyond).
Past Event: The Vibe of the Village: MCNY After Hours
Part of "The Vibe of the Village Festival," this event celebrates the creative legacy of "The Village Voice" and explores the alternative culture and politics of downtown New York.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce: August 14
FREE! Our Uptown Bounce summer block party series concludes with an ode to classic summertime activities and hits from the '90s.
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.
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
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.