NYC Discovery Lab – Revolutionary New York

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11:00am
A black-and-white print from 1859 depicting a nighttime scene of an angry crowd of New Yorkers from the colonial period pulling down an equestrian statue of King George III.
Johannes Adam Simon Oertel, Joseph Laing. “Pulling Down the Statue of George III by “The Sons of Freedom.” 1859. Collection of the Museum of the City of New York. 29.100.2337

Join us this 4th of July weekend at the NYC Discovery Lab with drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 and their grownups!  

Huzzah! This Independence Day weekend, join the Discovery Lab as we celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1776 and learn about the important role New York City played during that historic summer.  

Dates: Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th

Time: Drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm 

  • Explore historic maps, images, and touch objects to learn about the role New York City played during the summer of 1776  
  • Learn about how revolutionary soldiers would etch their stories onto historic objects like powder horns and “etch” your New York City story artwork to take home 
  • Craft you own wearable Tricorn Hat  

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.

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Supporters

NYC Discovery Lab is made possible in part by the Rochlis Family Foundation. 

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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