NYC Discovery Lab October – Civics in NYC

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00am
Price: Free with Museum Admission
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A black and white photograph of eight people sitting around a table on a city sidewalk. In the middle of the group is Shirley Chisholm, sitting under a sign saying, “Voter Registration Information.
Unknown Photographer. Voter Registration, 1963. 1963. Special Collections and University Archives Rutgers University Libraries.

Join us on weekends in October as we dive into the power of civic engagement in NYC. Inspired by our exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100, we will explore how New Yorkers have shaped the city by making their voices heard through voting and community action with drop-in activities for kids ages 5-12 and adults! 

Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in October 
Time: Drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm

This month at the Discovery Lab explore the civic process by taking a closer look at Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm’s campaign posters from her historic presidential run in 1972. Discover how voting works by testing your civic knowledge with our trivia wheel and explore the tradition of button-making.

  • Pick up a scavenger hunt to explore historical objects throughout the Museum and find out how New York City’s communities created change through civic empowerment. 
  • Discover the tradition of button-making and create your own button to champion the changes you would like to make. 
  • Learn about Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 run for president and create a campaign poster to spread awareness for causes you care about.  
     

Museum Admission: 

  • New York State Residents: Pay What You Can   
  • Children: Free for ages 18 and under Adults $23/Seniors $18 & Students/$14 – please purchase a ticket online or pay-what-you-wish at the door on the day of your visit. No registration necessary.   

 

Questions? Email familyprograms@mcny.org

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

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Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is made possible in part by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Dobkin Family Foundation, The Puffin Foundation, Ltd., The Barbara Lee Family Foundation Fund at Fidelity Charitable, and an Anonymous Family Foundation. 

This exhibition is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

NYC Discovery Lab is made possible in part by the Rochlis Family Foundation, with additional support provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  

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Family Programs are made possible in part by the Margaret S. Ogden and Stephen A. Ogden Memorial Fund, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Rochlis Family Foundation, and Tianaderrah Foundation. 

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors..

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