Events
What's happening
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.
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.
[Postponed] 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.
The Waldorf Astoria New York – A Legacy Reimagined
Join us for an illuminating conversation on the storied history and ambitious restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York.
Valentine's Night at the Museum: ¡Bailamos!
This Valentine’s Day, experience ¡Bailamos!, a celebration of Salsa and Mambo!
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Sam Contis
Explore Robert Rauschenberg through the perspective of artist Sam Contis.
Exhibitions
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.
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.
