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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.

Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Liz Deschenes

Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Liz Deschenes.

Family STEAM Workshop: Building the City with The GIANT Room - May 2

Come explore the history of some of NYC’s most iconic sites through hands-on STEAM activities!

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.

Pickles, Pastrami, and Pop

Join us for Pickles, Pastrami, and Pop, a festival celebrating three icons of New York City's food culture.

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.