Events
What's happening
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Brooklynites
Uncover the lives of the remarkable citizens that made up Brooklyn's free Black communities and their lasting impact on the borough.
Educator Evening: Winter in the City Celebration
Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a festive evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible educators who have engaged with our programs throughout the year.
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.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City
Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.
Exhibitions
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
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.