Events
What's happening
Behind the Surface: Conserving WPA Murals
Get an intimate look at the decades-long conservation and restoration of Abram Champanier's Alice Mural, a major New Deal–era mural commissioned through the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project in this discussion with the curators and partners.
Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Join us during Juneteenth weekend for the world premiere screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War.
Revolution Remembered, Stories Forgotten
Explore how the Revolution has been memorialized in public history and media, what narratives are elevated or omitted, and who ultimately shapes collective memory.
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.
Chess and Revolution
Explore the role of chess in Revolutionary era New York and join us for an unrated blitz chess tournament, open to all skill levels.
Uptown Bounce: Hip Hop x Afrobeats
A free summer party celebrating the global sounds of Hip Hop and Afrobeats with live DJs, dancing, art, and community on Museum Mile.
Uptown Bounce: House x Disco
Free summer dance party celebrating House and Disco with live DJs, nonstop music, art, and community at MCNY.
Exhibitions
Activist New York
Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.
Raise Your Voice
This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
