Events

What's happening
Let's Move: A National Dance Day Celebration
Celebrate National Dance Day at the Museum of the City of New York with AILEY.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: The Savoy Ballroom and NYC's Dance Halls
Learn how Harlem’s ballrooms shaped architecture, culture, and music—becoming powerful hubs of creativity and community.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Zoe Leonard
Photographer Zoe Leonard sheds a new light on Robert Rauschenberg.
We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Day
Join members of the Lunaapeew/Lenape community and take part in activities for all ages celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of the First People of the New York City region.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Leslie Hewitt
Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Leslie Hewitt.
New York by the Book: Matching Minds with Sondheim by Barry Joseph
Join us for a discussion on the design and construction of Stephen Sondheim's intricate puzzles and games.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Lindy Hop Meets Mambo: Dances in Conversation
Explore how movement styles intersect, clash, and inspire each other while dancing through swing and Afro-Latin dance styles.
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