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Headshot of Musician Jimmy Bosch Playing Trombone
Left to right: Headshot of Errol Louis, Headshot of Dana Rubinstein, Headshot of Brigid Bergin
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Repainting Subway Art: From NYC to Amsterdam

Dive into an explorative discussion on the evolution of and global nature of graffiti art!

Rhythm of the City: Salsa Saturday

Celebrate the opening of Urban Stomp with an afternoon of live salsa music by Jimmy Bosch and his band.

The Road to City Hall: The NYC Mayoral Race of 2025 with Errol Louis, Dana Rubenstein, and Brigid Bergin

Dive into an in-depth discussion on this year’s Mayoral election.

Express, Empower, Embody: A Fun Nia Movement Class

Get moving with Nia Now Dance.

Future of the City: Conversation with NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse

Join us for a conversation with Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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For Families Saturday, April 12, 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.

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Exhibitions

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Through July 20, 2025

Changing the Face of Democracy

Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.
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Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
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New York at Its Core

What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” and consider its future in our changing world.
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