Weekends @ MCNY
Join us on weekends at MCNY—there's something for everyone here. Experience our programs, 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. Make the most of summer in the city at the Park View Bar, open Saturdays starting at 1pm on our Fifth Avenue terrace. Relax and get respite from the hustle and bustle of East Harlem—all with a drink in hand!
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.
Tell us that you'll be there! See individual events below.
What To Do:
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!
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.
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
Preservation in Progress
Get a rare glimpse of restoration happening live as we preserve one of the most significant items in the Museum’s collection: Samuel Bell Waugh’s massive painting "The Bay and Harbor of New York."
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.
Byzantine Bembé
Explore the visual storytelling of El Barrio’s own artist and mosaicist Manny Vega.
Timescapes
Watch the history of New York City unfold in this 28-minute film.
