Events
What's happening
Taking Venice
Explore the controversy around Robert Rauschenberg's win at the 1964 Venice Biennale.
Director's Circle Benefit
Join the Director's Circle, MCNY's young professionals group, at their annual party for an evening of drinks and dancing!
Rhythm of the City: Ritmo Latino Saturday
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bachata at MCNY in partnership with ¡Dame Tu Pasito!
New York by the Book: Servant of Beauty with Anthony C. Wood
Kick off our new series with Anthony C. Wood as he explores his latest book, Servant of Beauty.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Ragtime to Lindy Hop
Learn about the roots of the dance styles that swept the early 20th century with curator Derrick León Washington.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg
Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.
New York by the Book: Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall with Christophe Lebold
Explore Leonard Cohen's deep relationship with NYC and the role it played in his life and art.
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
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
Through a captivating mix of film, fashion, ephemera, art installations, dance interactives, music, photography, and instruments, the exhibition immerses visitors in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
