Featured Programs @ MCNY
Join us for programs at MCNY—there's something for everyone here! From artist workshops to live music and fun for all ages; explore our engaging exhibitions; and discover online experiences that dive into the history and culture of the city we love.
Explore our program series!
- Up Close with Manny Vega — Interact! Engage! Learn! Exhibiting artist Manny Vega will be on site to lead workshops, interactive art-making activities, and live art demonstrations.
- NYC Discovery Lab — Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for free hands-on activities for all ages inspired by our collections, exhibitions, and the city we love. Project themes will change monthly. For more family-friendly fun, pick up an activity guide or scavenger hunt, available in select galleries.
- New York on Film — Embark on a cinematic journey through NYC. From beloved classics and indie favorites to rarely-seen gems, the series highlights ideas from our exhibitions and celebrates the city’s singular mix of influences and aesthetics, peoples and environments.
Tell us that you'll be there! See individual events below.
What To Do:
An Evening with Dr. Ned Blackhawk
Join us for The 2024 Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History .
Gingerbread NYC Community Day
Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
New York on Film
Our series of monthly film screenings, complete with themed happy hours and special introductions!
Up Close with Manny Vega
Up Close with Manny Vega invites audiences of all ages to interact, engage, and learn with the Museum's artist in residence, Manny Vega!
NYC Discovery Lab
Learn about our new series of weekly drop-in hands-on activities for all ages. Join us every Saturday & Sunday from 11am–3pm and explore a new theme each month!
What's On View: See exhibition highlights
Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection
Featuring over 250 postcards as well as decorative arts, fashion, photography, drawings, and architectural models, Art Deco City will immerse visitors in the dazzling style which defined the modern city.
Gingerbread NYC
It's time for the annual Great Borough Bake-Off! We invited bakers from across the five boroughs to design New York City-inspired gingerbread creations.
You Are Here
“You Are Here” draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.
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.
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
