For Families

A black-and-white print from 1859 depicting a nighttime scene of an angry crowd of New Yorkers from the colonial period pulling down an equestrian statue of King George III.

For Families Saturday, July 5, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York

This Independence Day weekend, join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776.

A black-and-white photograph showing the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street, the present-day location of Times Square. The city street is surrounded by multistory buildings, and horse-drawn carriages drive in the street. In the center of the street is a New York City Sanitation worker dressed in white.

For Families Saturday, July 12, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – How NYC Runs

Bring your young explorers as we dive into the fascinating world of New York City’s waterways, trains, and the heroes who keep the city clean and running.

Two people dancing on the front terrace of the Museum of the City of New York

For Adults Thursday, July 24, 6:00pm

Uptown Bounce: Retro Rewind 80s to 2000s

Throw it back and turn it up at our ultimate summer bash.

A man and woman smiling and dancing together on a disco dance floor

For Adults Saturday, August 16, 11:30am

The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop

Explore Urban Stomp with curator Derrick León Washington.

Performer Dandy Wellington dressed in a blue suit and patterned cap stands in front of a microphone, engaging with a lively crowd of people dancing and socializing in a bright, sunlit room

For Adults Saturday, August 16, 1:00pm

Rhythm of the City: Swing Saturday