Events
What's happening
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Leslie Hewitt
Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Leslie Hewitt.
Family Workshop: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Pastry Chef Angela Carlucci
Celebrate the season in an interactive workshop led by Pastry Chef Angela Carlucci and savor the art of festive creativity together!
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 29
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!
Film Screening: Gowanus Current
A film about people, pollution, planning and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America
The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg
Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.
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.