Events
What's happening
World Cup Watch Party - USA vs. Australia
Free outdoor watch party at MCNY celebrating the FIFA World Cup matchup between the United States and Australia with pregame activities, drinks, and food from local vendor partners.
Family Program: Build Upper Manhattan LEGO Event
Let’s build Upper Manhattan using 100,000 LEGO Blocks!
The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea with Lilly Tuttle
In this exclusive event for our Patrons, enjoy high tea with Curator Lilly Tuttle.
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
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.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.