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Black and white photograph depicts a group of men and women protesting American involvement in conflicts abroad. Protestors are holding signs addressing their concerns.
For Families Wednesday, July 24, 11:00am

Activist New York Special Programs

Visit the exhibition Activist New York to discover New Yorkers’ fights for freedom and equality. Afterwards, create protest posters for a movement that inspires you for change.
Photograph is black and white and shows a young woman working in a garment factory in 1949. The photograph was taken for Look magazine.
For Families Wednesday, July 17, 11:00am

Industry City

Explore the rich history of labor in New York City in the exhibition City of Struggle: How Labor Movements Changed New York. Get hands on with fabrics to create related projects.
Photograph depicts models for the garment industry protesting working wages out of the Art Students League. The image is black and white and has protestors holding signs that read “Organize,” and “Break the grip of exploitation”
For Families Monday, July 15, 11:00am

Activist Paper Doll Making

Celebrate the New York City women who have championed for change in the garment industry by exploring the Activist New York and City of Struggle: How Labor Movements Changed New York exhibitions. Choose a figure as inspiration to make your own activist paper doll with a message for change.

Exhibitions

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.
Through August 2, 2026

Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
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