Past Events

Past Events
Taking Venice
Explore the controversy around Robert Rauschenberg's win at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us for storytime, art-making, and a museum scavenger hunt in the exhibition Activist New York to explore King’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Past Event: Drawing NYC: A Conversation with Kim Deitch
Cartoonist Kim Deitch discusses his latest graphic novel, "Reincarnation Stories," with jazz critic and historian Gary Giddins.
Hanukkah Family Celebration
Learn about the traditions of Hanukkah, make crafts, and enjoy traditional games and treats!
Kwanzaa Family Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Kwanzaa and learn about the history and traditions of this African-American holiday.
Snow Globe Making
Create your own snow globe to decorate your home for the holiday. A special holiday snack is included!
Past Event: Holiday Ornaments
Create ornaments to decorate your home for the holiday. A special holiday snack is included!
Exhibitions
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
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City