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From Right – Left - Image of Chris " DAZE" Ellis ; Image of "People and Places" book front cover and back cover; Image of Charlie Ahearn

Woman in wearing pink dancing on the floor surrounded by an energetic crowd of people

Woman smiling with her arms crossed in front of a grey backdrop

A lively group of Black men and women dance the Jitterburg and smile joyfully at nightclub in Harlem, 1939. A woman in a striped dress twirls with a partner at center, while others clap, cheer, and dance nearby. A jazz band is visible in the background, with a pianist and a saxophonist playing on stage. The atmosphere is energetic and celebratory.

Woman in a green suit jacket sitting at a desk smiling in front of the American flag

Wednesday, May 14, 6:30pm

Daze and Ahearn on Martin Wong’s Legacy and the 80s Downtown Art Scene

Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.

Friday, May 16, 6:00pm

Royal Bloom Vogue Ball

Join us for a celebration of self-expression at the Vogue Ball.

Thursday, May 22, 6:30pm

Future of the City: Conversation with Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse

Join us for a conversation with Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Thursday, May 29, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: From the Dance Floor to the Classroom: Movement as a Pedagogical Tool

Explore the power of using dance and movement as a teaching tool in our newest exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor!

Wednesday, June 4, 6:30pm

Future of the City: Conversation with Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Join us for a conversation with the Chancellor of Public Schools.

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6

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An 1841 historical painting of a tall ship sailing at sunrise with clouds in the sky in New York Harbor. A military fort made of sandstone is painted on the left of the ship, with Manhattan and Brooklyn pictured in the distance.

For Families Saturday, May 10, 11:00am

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.

For Families Saturday, May 10, 11:30am

Storytime for Littles

Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.

A woman with blonde hair is looking over her shoulder in front of a black wall

For Adults Sunday, May 11, 1:00pm

[SOLD OUT] Soul of the City: Mother's Day Brunch Concert with Amira B

Join us this Mother’s Day at MCNY for a Soulful Brunch Concert with Amira B.

For Adults Wednesday, May 14, 6:30pm

Daze and Ahearn on Martin Wong’s Legacy and the 80s Downtown Art Scene

Presented in conjunction with "Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection," don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the pioneers of the graffiti movement.

For Families Thursday, May 15, 10:30am

Storytime for Tots

Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.

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