Past Events
Past Events
[SOLD OUT] World Cup Watch Party - USA vs. Australia
Free outdoor watch party at MCNY celebrating the World Cup matchup between the United States and Australia with pregame activities, drinks, and food from local vendor partners.
“Back to School” Puppet Program for Families with NYC Kids Project
Join this interactive, outdoor performance led by NYC Kids Project to explore feelings about going back to school and reconnecting with classmates.
“Back to School” Puppet Program for Families with NYC Kids Project
Join this interactive, outdoor performance led by NYC Kids Project to explore feelings about going back to school and reconnecting with classmates.
Video: Twenty Years Later: Remembering 9/11 Through Documentary Film
We reflect on the twentieth anniversary of September 11, 2001 in this screening of two recent documentary films, followed by a panel with the filmmakers.
Past Event: Cocktails & Culture: Legends of '80s Hip-Hop
Celebrate the best of '80s Hip-Hop outdoors at the Museum with DJs, an open mic poets' café, and more!
“We Are One”: Women’s Labor Activism in New York City
Join us for this free online workshop exploring the history and legacy of women’s labor activism in New York City. Geared towards educators and open to all. 1.5 CTLE hours.
Behind-the-Scenes at the Museum: Puppets and Activism in New York City
Create your own puppet and learn about the intersections between puppets and activism.
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.
