Events
What's happening
Global City Food Series: Stuffed Edition
Part conversation and part tasting, this celebration highlights the global makeup of NYC!
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
Step into the Revolutionary era through the wardrobe of America’s first president.
Vogue Ball: The Royal Bloom Chapter II
Don't miss this vibrant ballroom experience bringing history to life, blending past and present in a celebration of resilience and creativity!
A Divided City: Revolutionary-Era New York and the Politics of Polarization
Join us for a discussion exploring how allegiances during the American Revolution were shaped not only by political principle, but also by social class, commerce, rivalry, ethnicity, and the demands of survival.
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
Family Program: Build Upper Manhattan LEGO Event
Let’s build Upper Manhattan using 100,000 LEGO Blocks!
The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams
The Museum of the City of New York will honor the history, art, popular culture, and vibrant spirit of the greatest city in the world at the 2026 Gotham Dreams Gala.
Exhibitions
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.
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.
