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.
DNA Explorers
Learn about the basics of DNA and learn to extract DNA from a piece of fruit!
Easter Wreath Making
Join us for a festive celebration of the Easter Holiday. Use elements of spring in New York City as inspiration to create a seasonal wreath for your home.
Earth Day Celebration
Drop in for a family celebration for the 50th annual Earth Day! Participate in a scavenger hunt in the exhibition Activist New York to learn about environmentalism and get hands on with activities.
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: Spring Class Series
Register for six sessions that focus on exploration and discovery of spring in 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.
3rd Annual Herstory Day
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City with a focus on women working to archive, preserve, and uplift their own communities.
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan! Learn about Muslim cultural traditions in New York through images from our collections, get a mehndi temporary tattoo, and learn the art of Arabic calligraphy by local artists.
3rd Annual LGBTQ Teen Summit
Join us for a prideful full-day experience for teens and youth as part of World Pride. Celebrate the intersections of LGBTQ culture, history, and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall uprising amongst peers and allies.
