Past Events
Past Events
Educator Evening: Winter in the City Celebration
Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a festive evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible educators who have engaged with our programs throughout the year.
Past Event: MCNY Kids Create: Patterns and Rhythms in NYC Jazz
Dive into the world of jazz in New York City and create your own rhythms and patterns with New York-based musicians Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Victoria Smith.
When Existence Is Resistance: The History of Trans Activism in NYC
Join us for this free online workshop exploring the history and legacy of trans activism in New York City. 1.5 CTLE hours.
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.
Civil Rights in New York: From School Boycotts to ‘Beyond Vietnam’
In honor of MLK Day 2021, explore the history and legacy of the civil rights movement in New York City in this free online workshop for educators. 1.5 CTLE hours.
“For the People’s Health”: Advocating for Accessible Healthcare in NYC
Join us for this free online workshop examining how Puerto Rican activists mobilized for free, accessible healthcare for communities of color fifty years ago. 1.5 CTLE.
Voting, Race, and the Battle for Full Women's Suffrage
In this free online workshop, explore the complex history and contemporary legacy of women’s fight to win the vote. 1.5 CTLE.
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.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.