For Families and Community
My City Lab
My City Lab is an explorative space for families with children ages 6-12 to discover NYC history and imagine its future.
Spooky City: Halloween
Wear your costume or make a mask with us, then “trick or treat” on our haunted New York scavenger hunt where you’ll enjoy spooky tales and treats throughout the Museum.
Community Care Fair
What does care mean to you? Join us for a family day to explore objects, traditions, and stories of people caring for one another.
NYC Tots
NYC Tots offers enriching, early childhood programming for toddlers and their adults. Sessions focus on exploration and discovery of the city through song, play, gallery visits, and hands-on experiences.
NYC Tots: Winter Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of the city through song, play, and hands-on experiences!
Cultural Heritage Celebrations
Join us for free cultural events that celebrate the rich diversity of the city. These drop-in community events honor various cultures and traditions that bring us together as New Yorkers.
Día de Muertos
Celebrate the Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico. Bring photos of your loved ones and decorate a frame to honor them.
Diwali Family Celebration
Light up your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights! Enjoy a special performance, make your own diya, and savor a traditional Indian treat.
Unheard Voices: Theatrical Performance
Join us for an interactive experience that will bring to life the voices of African descended people who lived in colonial New York.
