What's On
Exhibition Highlights
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.
The Occupied City
This immersive exhibition transforms the Museum's third floor into a vivid journey through Revolutionary-era New York.
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
New York: A Documentary Film
Watch a preview of the two exciting new chapters of NEW YORK: A Documentary Film, followed immediately by a panel discussion with the series’ creators Ric Burns and James Sanders.
Tiny Tours
Discover New York City through playful, interactive gallery experiences designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers.
Art as Care: Hospital Murals in Pediatric Healthcare
Bringing together artists, advocates, and hospital leaders, this panel examines what intentional, ambitious art does for children in New York City's public hospitals today.
The Museum Party
The Junior Board of the Museum of the City of New York invites you to The Museum Party for an evening of drinks and dancing.
The Two Saddest Kitchens
Celebrate the launch of Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein's latest book with a hilarious discussion about the kitchens we wish we had—and the ones we wish we didn't.
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!
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.
Discover More at MCNY
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.
