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For Families Saturday, November 16, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.
Manny Vega performs with a band of musicians.
For Adults Saturday, November 16, 1:00pm

Visual Bembé

Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes of our exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.
For Families Sunday, November 17, 11:30am

Storytime for Littles

Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.
A wintery scene with snow on the ground, people in the foreground and multicolored homes
For Families Saturday, December 7, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Winter Traditions

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the winter season in New York City! Examine historical objects, learn about the festive winter traditions of New Yorkers past and present, and craft a gingerbread-inspired popsicle stick house. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in December.
a woman and child at NYC gingerbread community day
For Families Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm

Gingerbread NYC Community Day

Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.
For Families Thursday, December 19, 10:30am

Storytime for Tots

Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.