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A black-and-white photograph from 1921 showing multiple children playing on a playground with swings, a slide, and a seesaw. Behind the playground is a street and apartment buildings.

For Families Saturday, June 7, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Play in the City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore the toys and games New Yorkers have played throughout the city’s history! Play with historical toys and create your own toy to take home. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in June.

For Adults Saturday, June 7, 1:00pm

Too Good to Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen

Learn about the extraordinary life of feminist icon Alice Austen.

A crowd of people outside of the Museum of the City of New York and four people taking a selfie.

For Adults Tuesday, June 10, 6:00pm

Museum Mile Festival 2025

Join us for New York City’s biggest block party!

For Adults Wednesday, June 11, 6:30pm

The Museum of the City of New York's Gala: Gotham Dreams

Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing as we celebrate will celebrate the city's impact on film and television with a glamorous gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.

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For Adults Friday, June 13, 5:30pm

The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Opening Night)

The Tag Conference comes to New York City June 13-14!

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For Adults Saturday, June 14, 10:00am

The Tag Conference New York City 2025 (Day 2)

Join us for Tag Conference: Heritage, featuring guest lectures and panel discussions!

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For Adults Wednesday, June 18, 6:30pm

Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest American rock bands.

A group of educators gathered in the Museum of the City of New York’s “World City” gallery. Prominent displays include sections titled “1980–2001” and “Street Life,” with exhibits featuring themes such as policing, the events of 9/11, and urban life. The room is dimly lit with illuminated display cases and projected images. Attendees appear engaged, reading, discussing, and taking notes.

For Educators Monday, July 14, 9:00am

A+/P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History

This in-person, interactive, and powerful course for PK-12 educators draws on the Museum of the City of New York’s groundbreaking exhibitions to examine the past, present, and future of New York through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.

Two people dance together in a colorful, immersive art installation. The room features wooden floors and sheer fabric panels hanging from the ceiling, onto which vibrant, life-size video projections of dancers are displayed. The walls also show large-scale projections of people dancing, creating a lively, energetic atmosphere. Overhead lighting adds to the vivid, multicolored ambiance of the space.

For Educators Monday, August 4, 9:00am

A+/P Credit Course: Culture in Motion: Teaching NYC Immigration History Through Dance

Get energized and have FUN this summer as you learn about the history of New York City’s diverse population and rich immigrant cultures through the lens of dance.

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