Weekends @ MCNY
Join us on weekends at MCNY—there's something for everyone here. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, experience our programs, from artist workshops to live music and fun for all ages; explore our engaging exhibitions; and discover online experiences that dive into the history and culture of the city we love.
Explore our program series!
- Up Close with Manny Vega — Interact! Engage! Learn! Exhibiting artist Manny Vega will be on site to lead workshops, interactive art-making activities, and live art demonstrations.
- NYC Discovery Lab — Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for free hands-on activities for all ages inspired by our collections, exhibitions, and the city we love. Project themes will change monthly. For more family-friendly fun, pick up an activity guide or scavenger hunt, available in select galleries.
- New York on Film — Embark on a cinematic journey through NYC. From beloved classics and indie favorites to rarely-seen gems, the series highlights ideas from our exhibitions and celebrates the city’s singular mix of influences and aesthetics, peoples and environments.
Tell us that you'll be there! See individual events below.
What To Do:
Series
Sunday, September 01, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
New York on Film
Our series of monthly film screenings, complete with themed happy hours and special introductions!
Event
Friday, October 25, 7:00pm
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed, A One-Woman Show by Ingrid Griffith
Don't miss this immersive one-woman show about the life of Shirley Chisholm!
Event
Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm
Spooky City
Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum of the City of New York.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!
Series
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!
Event
Saturday, October 26, 6:00pm
MCNY Halloween Bash: Best of Broadway
Our Halloween Bash is back!
What's On View: See exhibition highlights
Exhibition
April 12 - September 29, 2024
Preservation in Progress
Exhibition
Through October 5, 2025
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.
Exhibition
Through July 20, 2025
Changing the Face of Democracy
Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.
Exhibition
Through December 8, 2024
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
Exhibition
Ongoing
Timescapes
Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
Series
Wednesday, October 02, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea at MCNY
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