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.
[SOLD OUT] The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle
Join us for The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Curator, Lilly Tuttle.
We Met at the Museum: Speed Dating and Matchmaking in NYC
Don't miss an opportunity to meet your new +1 at the Museum just in time for Valentine's Day!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY - Dec 29
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!
NYC Discovery Lab – Winter Traditions
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the winter season in New York City! Examine historical objects, learn about the festive winter traditions of New Yorkers past and present, and craft a paper gingerbread cookie.
Family Cakesicle Decorating Workshop with Patty Pops
Create your own winter-themed design with Gingerbread NYC baker Petroula Lambrou. For children ages 6 to 12 and their grownups. Seats limited.
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.