Family and Community
Family Activities and Resources
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families! The Museum offers a variety of ways for families and communities to explore New York City through Kids' Activity Guides, family activities, and more.
Explore the galleries using our Kids' Guide for This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture on your next visit to the Museum!
Need to plan your visit? Check out the Visit Us page for more information.
NYC Discovery Lab July – Summer and the City
School is out and summer is in! Visit our NYC Discovery Lab to explore how New Yorkers have spent their summers – from the opening of Coney Island Amusement Park in the late 19th century to the present day – and take part in fun activities for all ages.
Live Mini-Portraits by Manny
Don't miss your chance to see Manny Vega's artistic process in real time as he draws museum guests!
Open Studio: Art Making with Manny!
Join the Museum's artist-in-residence Manny Vega for a live art making workshop building off the themes featured in our exhibition celebrating his work, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega.
Past Family Events
Storytime @ MCNY
A new weekly series to spark the imagination of the smallest New Yorkers, plus their parents and caretakers.
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