Events
What's happening
Museum Mile Festival 2026
Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!
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.
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.
A+/P Credit Course: Culture in Motion: Teaching NYC Immigration History Through Dance
Hit the books and the dance floor this summer as you learn about the history of New York City’s diverse population and rich immigrant cultures through the lens of dance!
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.
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.
