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: Uptown Bounce: August 7
FREE! Our tribute to the soundtrack of '80s New York and our city's endlessly vibrant downtown scene.
Past Event: The Ultimate NYC Trivia Night: Summer Edition
Put your knowledge of the NYC to the test at an outdoor trivia night and happy hour co-hosted with the Gotham Center for New York City History.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce: July 31
FREE! Come as you are for this electric night of music and dancing with Brooklyn-based art collective Papi Juice.
Past Event: Uptown Bounce: July 24
FREE! Our series of summer block parties kicks off with a celebration of the monumental year of 1969.
Past Event: Moonlight & Movies: 9 to 5 - Happy Hour and Film
An '80s-inspired happy hour plus outdoor screening of the 1980 feminist classic, introduced by New York Times Gender Editor Jessica Bennett.
2019 Chairman’s Leadership Award Dinner
Each year, the Museum presents the Chairman’s Leadership Award to an outstanding corporate citizen in recognition of their contributions to the life and well-being of New York City. This year, we are proud to present the award to James G. Dinan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, York Capital Management.
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.
