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Exhibition Highlights
He Built This City
Explore Joe Macken’s monumental model and discover the extraordinary vision behind one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
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.
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.
Featured Programs
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.
Printing Nueva York
Join us for a conversation about the vibrant world of nineteenth-century Spanish-language print culture in New York with author Kelley Krietz.
Family STEAM Workshop: Building the City with The GIANT Room - April 8
Come explore the history of some of NYC’s most iconic sites through hands-on STEAM activities!
Fashion of the Gilded Age
Step into the world of Gilded Age New York through the spectacle of women’s fashion, where lavish gowns signaled wealth, status, and social ambition.
Global City Food Series: Stuffed Edition
Part conversation and part tasting, this celebration highlights the global makeup of NYC!
She Pivots Live Podcast Recording Featuring Mandy Gonzalez
Join us for a special live recording of the She Pivots podcast, hosted by Emily Tisch Sussman and featuring acclaimed Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez.
Member and Community Preview of The Occupied City
In this evening preview, members can enjoy early access to The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution before the exhibition opens to the public.
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
Step into the Revolutionary era through the wardrobe of America’s first president.
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