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.
Past Event: MCNY Live presents New York magazine's "Encyclopedia of New York": How NYC Changed the World
We launch New York magazine's new book, "The Encyclopedia of New York," with editor Christopher Bonanos and actor/singer/comedian Lea DeLaria.
Everyday City
Consider 2020's transformation of everyday life from SoHo to 125th Street, Fifth Avenue to Fordham Road, to find out what our new street life might yield. With architect Susan Chin, critic Kate Wagner and New Yorker writer Vinson Cunningham.
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.
Empty City
Writers Garnette Cadogan, Luc Sante, and Vinson Cunningham discuss the impression that emptiness has left on the city in the past, and consider representations of this moment and how they influence how we think about public space.
Curators from the Couch: Activist New York and Voting Rights
Join curator Sarah Seidman, organizer Brea Baker, and Dr. Peniel Joseph, Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at University of Texas at Austin, for a converstaion connected to voting rights and our exhibition Activist New York.
The Fight for Education Equity in New York City
Join us for this free online workshop exploring the intersections of activism, education, and the history of the movement to desegregate New York City schools. 2 CTLE.
Exhibitions
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.
