[SOLD OUT] The Lindy Hop Sessions: Ragtime to Lindy Hop
Learn about the roots of the dance styles that swept the early 20th century with curator Derrick León Washington.
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From Tenements to Towers: Redlining, Resilience, and the Burning of the Bronx
Join us for a conversation about challenges and mobilizations around housing in New York City.
New York by the Book: Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall with Christophe Lebold
Explore Leonard Cohen's deep relationship with NYC and the role it played in his life and art.
Film Screening: Drop Dead City
Join us for a screening of Drop Dead City, a documentary exploring the financial crisis of 1975.
Coquito Masters Qualifier
The annual Coquito Masters Competition returns with the 2025 Manhattan Qualifier at the Museum of the City of New York.
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.
After the Election: Trump & NYC
Join bestselling author and political firebrand Michael Wolff and Daily Beast Chief Content Officer Joanna Coles as the podcast Inside Trump’s Head convenes LIVE in New York City.
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.
Rhythm of the City: Hip Hop Won't Stop
Celebrate Hip Hop History Month at MCNY.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: The Savoy Ballroom and NYC's Dance Halls
Learn how Harlem’s ballrooms shaped architecture, culture, and music—becoming powerful hubs of creativity and community.
Through the Lens of Rauschenberg: Zoe Leonard
Join a conversation about our latest exhibition with photographer Zoe Leonard.
We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Day
Join members of the Lunaapeew/Lenape community and take part in activities for all ages celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of the First People of the New York City region.