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A group of men and women stand smiling at the camera wearing a mix of traditional Native American and contemporary clothing and standing around a prominently displayed drum.
Saturday, May 04, 2024 - Sunday, May 05, 2024

"We Are Still Here!" Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend

Join members of the Lunaapeew/Lenape community and take part in activities for all ages celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of the First People of the New York City region.
Two children work on an art project.
Saturday, March 02, 2024 - Saturday, December 28, 2024

NYC Discovery Lab

Learn about our new series of weekly drop-in hands-on activities for all ages. Join us every Saturday & Sunday from 11am–3pm and explore a new theme each month!
Dandy Wellington, a Black man in a gray striped suit dances in front of his seven piece jazz band in the Museum's rotunda. Behind them, guests in 1920s dress enjoy the performance.

Uptown Jazz with Dandy Wellington

Join us for Uptown Jazz with Dandy Wellington, a monthly pop-up performance featuring bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band.
Three musicians wearing all white sitting on chairs playing latin drums. Women dancing in front of musicians.Artist Manny Vega in blue suit with shaker instrument.

Up Close with Manny Vega

Up Close with Manny Vega invites audiences of all ages to interact, engage, and learn with the Museum's artist in residence, Manny Vega!
A young girl makes art at a table.
Saturday, July 08, 2023 - Saturday, August 19, 2023

Art in the City

The Museum of the City of New York invites children ages 5-12 to our hands-on art making series, Art in the City. These sessions are inspire by the range of materials used by artists in our centennial show, This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.
Children drawn and make crafts in eight photos surrounding a red circle logo that reads, The Giant Room.
Monday, April 10, 2023 - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Spring Break! MCNY x The Giant Room

For Spring Break, MCNY partners with The Giant Room to bring drop-in STEAM activity stations on Monday April 10, Tuesday April 11, and Wednesday April 12 from 11am – 2pm each day!
StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.

Storytime @ MCNY

A new weekly series to spark the imagination of the smallest New Yorkers, plus their parents and caretakers.
Text "Black History Month @MCNY" with Photo collage
Wednesday, February 01, 2023 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Black History Month @ MCNY

Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of the City of New York! We’ll be hosting a live jazz performance, dance workshop, film screening, and programming for both educators and students.