Past Events

Past Events
Taking Venice
Explore the controversy around Robert Rauschenberg's win at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
The Ultimate (Virtual) NYC Trivia Night: February
Put your knowledge of the NYC to the test at our virtual Trivia Night co-hosted with the Gotham Center for New York City History.
Your Hometown Virtual Conversation with Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC
Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC speaks with "Your Hometown" host Kevin Burke.
People of New York: How Individuals Shape History
Examine the past, present, and future of the city through the lives of individual New Yorkers in this P Credit course for educators. 3 P Credits/45 CLTE hours.
Past: Basketball & Activism: A Conversation with Tina Charles
WNBA player and activist Tina Charles discusses her career and the causes that she is passionate about.
The Ultimate (Virtual) NYC Trivia Night: January - Curators' Special Edition
Put your knowledge of the NYC to the test at our special edition curator-hosted virtual Trivia Night.
The Civil Rights Movement in NYC Student Workshop (Grades 7–12)
Discover New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and hear the stories of the many Civil Rights activists who organized in New York.
Exhibitions
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
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City