Past Events
Past Events
[WAITLIST ONLY] The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
The Museum of the City of New York will honor the history, art, popular culture, and vibrant spirit of the greatest city in the world at the 2026 Gotham Dreams Gala.
Partner Event | 5th Annual Black Girl Magic Ball
Black Girl Magic Ball Reception on March 29th @ 7pm at the Museum of the City of New York will be a post-awards celebration of our awardees while enjoying food, music, and each other.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Pretty BIG Movement
Cocktails & Culture returns in full force this March with a spirited celebration of female creativity and innovation for Women's History Month!
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies | Born in Flames
Celebrate Women's History Month with Lizzie Borden's unforgettable 1983 indie feminist film, Born in Flames.
Past Event: The Brother from Another Planet with Joe Morton
An Afrofuturist film night featuring John Sayles' "The Brother from Another Planet," introduced by actor Joe Morton.
MCNY Game Night
Challenging your knowledge of NYC in the most entertaining way we know how -- come and have a blast at MCNY Game Night!
Celebrating Black Puppeteers of NYC with Nehprii Amenii
Join artist and educator Nehprii Amenii to celebrate Black History Month with the magic of puppetry, and experiment with creating your own puppet at home.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
