Past Events
Past Events
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 19
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!
Family Program: A Swinging Good Time: The Story of the Savoy with Lana Turner
Join us for a vibrant family program with storytelling and artmaking celebrating the history of the Lindy Hop!
Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 18
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!
(SOLD OUT) Valentine's Night at the Museum: ¡Bailamos!
This Valentine’s Day, experience ¡Bailamos!, a celebration of Salsa and Mambo!
The Waldorf Astoria New York – A Legacy Reimagined
Join us for an illuminating conversation on the storied history and ambitious restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York.
Housing on the Brink: The NYC Affordability Crisis
Join Adam Weinstein, Kirk Goodrich, and Louise Carroll, to examine the realities of creating affordable homes in the five boroughs.
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.
