Weekends @ MCNY

Three musicians wearing all white sitting on chairs playing latin drums. Women dancing in front of musicians.Artist Manny Vega in blue suit with shaker instrument.

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St., HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6

Join us for weekend 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. Tell us that you'll be there! See individual events below.

What To Do:

Series Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Sunday, June 29, 2025

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!

Gingerbread creation of the Dakota Hotel with a yellow taxi out front with snow and Christmas tree

Series Friday, December 27, 2024 - Monday, December 30, 2024

Winter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this holiday season for winter-inspired activities for all to enjoy!

Three winter holiday themed cakesicles. From left to right: a penguin cakesicle, a reindeer cakesicle, and a winter-inspired cakesicle.

Event Saturday, December 28, 12:00pm

Family Cakesicle Decorating Workshop with Patty Pops

Create your own winter-themed design with Gingerbread NYC baker Petroula Lambrou. For children ages 6 to 12 and their grownups. Seats limited.

Event Saturday, January 25, 1:00pm

Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond

Join us for a conversation with graffiti artist and author ZEPHYR as he delves into his latest book, Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond.

image of couple sitting on black bench with blue lit background

Event Saturday, January 18, 1:00pm

We Met at the Museum: Speed Dating and Matchmaking in NYC

Don't miss an opportunity to meet your new +1 at the museum just in time for Valentine's Day!

Book Cover: Rosario Candela & The New York Apartment: 1927-1937

Event Saturday, February 1, 11:00am

Rosario Candela & The New York Apartments

Join us for a book discussion of Rosario Candela & The New York Apartment: 1927-1937.

What's On View: See exhibition highlights

A vintage postcard that reads 'Greetings from New York' with featured New York City skyscrapers.

Exhibition Through February 17, 2025

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.

A depiction of Yorkville businesses in gingerbread

Exhibition Through January 12, 2025

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.

George LEE Quiñones, Breakfast at Baychester, 1977, Ink on paper

Exhibition Through August 10, 2025

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.