Events
What's happening
The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Brooklynites
Uncover the lives of the remarkable citizens that made up Brooklyn's free Black communities and their lasting impact on the borough.
Move to the Music: Cumbia
Step into the joyful and energetic world of Cumbia — no experience needed.
Coquito Masters Qualifier
The annual Coquito Masters Competition returns with the 2025 Manhattan Qualifier at the Museum of the City of New York.
Election Day PD: Exploring Interdisciplinary Engagement Strategies
Spend your Election Day recharging your practice with a full day of creative, movement-based, and interdisciplinary professional learning.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Hot Jazz Session — The Sounds of Swing and Lindy Hop
This dance-based tour invites you to explore how dancers moved in response to the rhythms of big band music and were guided by the sounds of guest record selectors.
[SOLD OUT] After the Election: Trump & NYC
Join Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles as the podcast Inside Trump’s Head convenes LIVE in New York City. [Sold Out - Waitlist Available]
Rhythm of the City: Hip Hop Won't Stop
Celebrate Hip Hop History Month at MCNY.
Exhibitions
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
