Educator Evening: From the Dance Floor to the Classroom: Movement as a Pedagogical Tool

Explore the power of using dance and movement as a teaching tool in our newest exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor!

Future of the City: Conversation with Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Join us for a conversation with the Chancellor of Public Schools.

Too Good to Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen

Learn about the extraordinary life of feminist icon Alice Austen.

Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest American rock bands.

Events

For Families Saturday, May 24, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Port City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore New York City’s beginnings as a port city. Craft your own mini lighthouse to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in May.

For Families Saturday, June 7, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Play in the City

Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore the toys and games New Yorkers have played throughout the city’s history! Play with historical toys and create your own toy to take home. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in June.