The Museum of the City of New York is a nonprofit institution that educates the public about the rich history and diverse character of the city. With a collection of approximately 750,000 objects, the museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and publications to connect the past, present, and future of New York City.
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Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Step back in time to the early 1980s Manhattan club scene with a screening of The Last Days of Disco. Join the party girls as they navigate work and romance in a Studio 54–like club. Don't miss this affectionate yet unsentimental look at the end of an era.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join scholars and filmmakers at the Museum of the City of New York for a thought-provoking series of short films exploring topics such as unemployment, police surveillance, struggles for safety, and Black joy in spaces across the city. This screening includes rare 16 mm films as well as digital projections, followed by a post-screening discussion with artist Kameron Neal and scholar Johanna Fernández. Don't miss this captivating exploration of activism on-screen during Black History Month.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join us for an entertaining screening that explores the complexities of family, love, and acceptance in New York City. Don't miss this captivating film that follows a mother and daughter as they navigate relationships and cultural expectations in the vibrant city.
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Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Experience the powerful stories and resilience of trans New Yorkers in this captivating screening of films that explore their lives and the spaces they navigate. Join acclaimed artists and filmmakers for a conversation following the thought-provoking screenings. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the experiences of trans activists and everyday resistance in NYC.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Discover the powerful coming-of-age story of Alike, a teenager living in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, as she navigates her identity as a butch lesbian while grappling with her strained family dynamic. Join us for a special screening of Director Dee Rees's acclaimed debut film, Pariah, as part of our year-long series exploring the cinematic portrayal of New York City.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Join us for a captivating screening and conversation about the decades-long struggle for affordable housing in New York City. Discover the inspiring story of the Cooper Square Committee's fight against displacement and their vision of community control. Don't miss this powerful documentary series examining NYC's engagement with social activism.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
You can have your cookie and eat it too! Decorate a festive winter treat from Amy's Bread. Choose from snowmen, mittens, tree, and star cookie shapes.Cookies, icing, and decorations provided. Free with Museum admission. Space is limited.
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
The original recipe for the gin fizz cocktail, first invented in New Orleans in 1888, was practically a milkshake. It called for powdered sugar, heavy cream, and an egg white to be shaken for an arm-busting 12 minutes together with gin, lime juice, and orange flower water to create a creamy cocktail with just a little fizz. Now, more than a century later, Harlem’s only family-owned ice cream parlor, Sugar Hill Creamery, is reinventing...
Museum of the City of New York - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Believe it or not, spices are still grown much the same way they have been for thousands of years – almost entirely on small farms, picked by hand, and dried in the sun. For millennia, the far-flungsources of the lucrative spice trade were kept a carefully guarded secret and, even to this day, a complex supply chain has distanced consumers from spice makers. Former NYC line cook Ethan Frisch is working to change all that. Co-founder...
Museum of the City of New York - Public
Join us for the launch of James Beard award winner Chef JJ Johnson's new cookbook, The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table (Flatiron Books, October 12, 2023). Co-authored with illustrator Danica Novgorodoff, this love letter to rice takes readers on an informative and exciting culinary adventure that will help anyone master the art of cooking rice. As Chef JJ writes in the book’s introduction, “Rice...
Museum of the City of New York - Public
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cinematic streets of New York City, deciphering clues and unlocking movie magic at the Museum of the City of New York. Uncover the iconic landmarks that have graced the silver screen and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the city's art and pop culture. Channel your determination and embrace the spirit of the film industry in the city that never sleeps.
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