Events
What's happening
Film Screening: Gowanus Current
Join us for a film about people, pollution, planning, and real estate on the most toxic 1.8 miles of water in America.
The Gods of New York: Power, Culture, and Chaos in the 1980s
Join us for a special conversation with acclaimed journalist and author Jonathan Mahler and award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns as they delve into New York City in the 1980s.
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: The Last Ships from Hamburg
Join us for a conversation between historian Steven Ujifusa and MCNY curator Sarah Henry.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Elle Pérez
Join a conversation about our latest exhibition with artist Elle Pérez.
Housing on the Brink: The NYC Affordability Crisis
Join Adam Weinstein, Kirk Goodrich, and Louise Carroll, to examine the realities of creating affordable homes in the five boroughs.
Exhibitions
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light
The Stettheimer Dollhouse, a beloved highlight of the Museum of the City of New York’s collection, returns to MCNY’s galleries following an extensive conservation project.
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.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
