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Exhibition Highlights
Raise Your Voice
Uncover the history of more than 250 years of activism through the tactics that generations of New Yorkers have used to drive change.
Halumii Ktapihna
Encounter the enduring presence and living cultures of the Lenape/Lunáapeew—the original people of Lenapehoking/Lunaapeewáhkiing, the land now known as New York City and its surrounding region.
Another Wonderland
Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.
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.
Featured Programs
Raise Your Voice: Curator-led Tour
Take a closer look at Raise Your Voice with curator Sarah Seidman in this one-hour tour about Latinx Food Workers and Activism, featuring professor Alexandra Délano Alonso and artist Marco Saavedra.
2026 Louis Auchincloss Prize
Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author Colson Whitehead will receive the Prize at a public program moderated by Wesley Morris, a critic at The New York Times who writes about art and popular culture.
Spooky City: Faces and Places of NYC
Join us on Halloween for a family-friendly day full of spooky fun, hands-on artmaking, storytelling, and festive activities!
Halloween Bash: Ghosts of New York
The city never sleeps. Its legends never leave. Come dressed as the ghost of a famous New Yorker and dance with us all night. Enjoy costume contests, food, cocktails, and sets by DJ Misbehaviour!
Free Late-Night Wednesdays
Visit MCNY for free on Wednesdays until 9 p.m., and explore the Museum’s full slate of current and critically acclaimed exhibitions.
MCNY Kids Art Studio
Join us each week for a fun, hands-on art experience inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. This drop-in program is designed especially for children ages 3 and up and the adults who care for them.
MCNY Kids Tiny Tours
Discover New York City through playful, interactive gallery experiences designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers.
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Visit Us
Plan your visit and learn more about the Museum's hours, tickets, directions, and more.
Family and Community
From hands-on workshops to lively celebrations, our Family & Community Programs invite children of all ages—and their grown-ups—to discover the city’s stories together.
Educators
Learn about our online resources, professional learning workshops, and student field trips.
