What to See

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Now On View

“This is a rare window into a genre that continues to excite audiences of all types with its raw and playful energy.” - Hyperallergic on Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection. Visit to see this critically acclaimed exhibition and explore works by artists including Futura, Keith Haring, and Lady Pink.

Click the button below to learn about the other shows currently on view at MCNY, including Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off, The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light, and Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection.

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What to Do

Family Cakesicle Decorating Workshop and Winter Recess Activities

From Saturday, December 28th through Monday, December 30th

This Saturday, celebrate the winter season in a cakesicle decorating workshop with Petroula (Patty) Lambrou from Patty Pops, a New York-based bakery. Hear directly from Patty about her creation featured in Gingerbread NYC, while making a sweet treat to take home.

Through Monday, December 30th, the Museum will come alive with winter-recess activities for children and families to enjoy. We’ll celebrate the season with winter-themed learning from the NYC Discovery Lab, daily arts and crafts inspired by objects from the Museum's galleries, storytime, and more!

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Closing Soon

Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega

Through January 6, 2025

Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega, closes in less than two weeks! This extraordinary show highlights the captivating and colorful artistry of Manny Vega, whose mosaics and murals grace the streets, subway stations, cultural hubs, and business facades across East Harlem.

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Images: Above Ground photo by Filip Wolak | Photo of Manny Vega works by Brad Farwell.

Family Programs are made possible in part by the Margaret S. Ogden and Stephen A. Ogden Memorial Fund, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Rochlis Family Foundation, and Tianaderrah Foundation.

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors.

Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega is made possible in part by the Mellon Foundation, Basha Rubin and Scott Grinsell, and Kathleen Benson Haskins. Additional support provided by a collective of generous individuals in celebration of Manny Vega's work.

Support for The Stettheimer Dollhouse in a New Light is provided by the Museum of the City of New York’s Board of Trustees and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

Generous funding for Art Deco City has been provided by Leonard A. Lauder. Additional major support provided by Ronay and Richard Menschel and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

Lead funding for Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection has been provided by UNIQLO USA, with additional support provided by Elizabeth Belfer. Support for this exhibition is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.