Past Events
Past Events
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Visit the MCNY Kids Art Studio for a fun, hands‑on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection.
The Ultimate (Virtual) NYC Trivia Night: June
Put your knowledge of the NYC to the test at our virtual Trivia Night co-presented with the Gotham Center for New York City History.
Curator Walking Tour- Radicals of the Lower East Side
A walking tour exploring the radical history of the Lower East Side with MCNY Curator Sarah Seidman.
2021 Spring Gala: Music of the '80s
Join us in honoring LL COOL J, Cyndi Lauper & Kevin Liles while celebrating NYC music scene of the 1980s.
Past: Reimagining "Quality of Life" in Public Spaces
The third and final event in our series "Envisioning Alternatives to Policing."
SOLD OUT: Curator Walking Tour – Chelsea and Beyond: Meat Market to Moynihan
Explore Chelsea and beyond with MCNY's chief curator Sarah Henry!
Curator Walking Tour – Mott Haven, Bronx: the Architecture of Activism
Explore the rich history of Mott Haven and the characteristic resilience of the South Bronx guided by MCNY's Fellow, Monxo López.
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.