Education

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Children’s Center at the Museum of the City of New York offers a variety of programs that help children learn about New York City’s history and their place in it.

 

Major support for family, education, and public programs is provided by:


The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

 

School programs are supported by 

 


 

Discover our programs today!

SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Museum brings history to life in programs for school groups, grades Pre-K through 12.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Schwarz Center welcomes educators for workshops and open houses that enhance their teaching of New York City history.
NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORERS
A free afterschool program for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to learn principles of urban planning and design while helping to revitalize the East Harlem community.
SATURDAY ACADEMY
Students in grades 8 through 12 can explore special topics in American history and enroll in free SAT prep, in this program presented in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
NEW YORK CITY HISTORY DAY
Middle and high school students undertake creative history research projects, culminating in the regional competition for National History Day. Find out how to get involved!
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
An afterschool program focusing on theater and New York City history for individuals in High School.
ONLINE COLLECTIONS PORTAL GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS
Learn how to use the over 100,000 historic images available online in your classroom and with students.
SUPPORTERS
Learn about the many generous donors whose support makes education programs at the Museum of the City of New York possible.

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LINDSAY ONLINE EXHIBITION

Visit the virtual exhibition America's Mayor: John V. Lindsay and the Reinvention of New York

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

bday party balloon
Celebrate your child's special day at the Museum of the City of New York

BRING YOUR GROUP

Group tour
Book a group tour of Kevin Roche or Cecil Beaton.

COLLECTIONS PORTAL GUIDE

Use the Collections Portal Educator Guide to learn how to explore the online resources and inspire students' investigation of New York City.