Smile, It’s Your Close Up: New York’s Documentaries
A non-fiction film series that explores the question, "what makes New York New York?"
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Only In New York
Join New York Times journalist Sarah Maslin Nir and her fellow New Yorkers to explore key questions about NYC's identity, culture, and history.
Off the Page
"Off the Page" is a literary series spotlighting authors of the best new non-fiction written about the five boroughs.
Activist New York
This program series looks at how a legacy of social activism shapes the city we know today.
Posters and Patriotism: Selling World War I in New York
Inspired by our exhibition, "Posters and Patriotism: Selling World War I in New York," we examine the cultural complexities behind the powerfully constructed images forged in NYC.
Rhythm & Power: Salsa in New York
Join us for a series of programs that explore and celebrate salsa’s role in New York City through parties, talks, neighborhood tours, and performances.
Sketch & Sip
Get creative and relax with drinks after hours at the Museum. These drawing programs for adults include tours of special exhibitions and guidance from a professional artist.
AIDS at Home: Art and Everyday Activism
The AIDS at Home series brings together artists, photographers, and filmmakers to discuss the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in New York and its social, political, and emotional impact, from the earliest reported cases in 1981 up to the present.
Uptown Bounce
Celebrate summer with our fourth annual Uptown Bounce block parties!