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A postcard featuring the Steeple Chase at Coney Island, Brooklyn
For Families Saturday, July 6, 11:00am

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.
An illustration of MCNY's facade, steps, and terrace
For Adults Saturday, July 13, 11:00am

BROOKLYN POP-UP X MCNY MARKET

Don't miss our holiday market! We’ll have 20+ artisans, designers, and makers selling contemporary fashion, accessories, home goods, beauty, jewelry, and more! This event is free and takes place on the Museum's first floor.
Manny Vega and visitors paint a mermaid portrait together.
For Adults Saturday, July 13, 1:00pm

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.
A black and white print of water flowing under a bridge.
For Families Saturday, August 3, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab August – New York’s Waterways

Did you know that while NYC is surrounded by water, most of our drinking water is sourced from upstate reservoirs? Stop by the NYC Discovery Lab to learn about the city’s water story – from 18th century reservoirs to present-day protection efforts – and explore how the city’s water features and habits have changed over time.