What to See

Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off

Now on view

At MCNY, history and holiday cheer come together in our third annual gingerbread exhibition, featuring a miniature cityscape full of sweet surprises! This year, talented bakers—both professional and amateur—from across the five boroughs have created stunning displays inspired by the theme "Iconic New York."

Step into an aromatic winter wonderland where beloved neighborhood spots and famous landmarks are reimagined in gingerbread, capturing the essence of the city’s most iconic sights. Visit soon and experience the magic for yourself!

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What to Do

The 2024 Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History:?An Evening with Dr. Ned Blackhawk

Wednesday, November 20th
6:30 p.m.

Join us this month as Dr. Ned Blackhawk presents the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History. Dr. Blackhawk will discuss his acclaimed book, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction.

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Coming Soon

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Opens Friday, November 22

Above Ground is featured in The New Yorker’s Winter Culture Preview! Opening in two weeks, this groundbreaking exhibition highlights the transformative journey of artists who transitioned from writing on subway cars to creating iconic paintings on canvas. With over 300 works by trailblazing artists like Rammellzee, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Futura 2000, this exhibition showcases the diverse mediums—ranging from aerosol to ink—that these artists used to bring their street-inspired visions into galleries and museums worldwide.

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Support MCNY

Support for Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off 2024 is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. | An Evening with Dr. Ned Blackhawk is made possible by Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe | Lead support for Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection is provided by UNIQLO USA, with additional support 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.