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For Families Tuesday, December 30, 11:00am

Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 30

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this winter break for activities for all to enjoy!

For Families Wednesday, April 12, 11:00am

Build a Boat: Getting Around NYC

Learn about the many waterways that surround our city and discuss challenges that New Yorkers face with water travel in the city. Consider some solutions and use various materials to build a boat of your own. Test it to see if it floats!

For Families Tuesday, April 11, 11:00am

Oysters and the City

Learn about the significance and uses of oysters throughout New York City history. Then make an oyster print with clay to take home with you!

For Families Monday, April 10, 11:00am

Build a Bridge for the City

Learn about the many types of bridges in the city and discuss some examples, such as the Brooklyn Bridge. Design and build a model bridge of your own!

For Families Sunday, April 9, 11:00am

Reflections of the City

Explore landscape images from our collections that depict the city beautifully reflected on the waterways. Sketch a cityscape reflection of your own to take home with you!

For Families Saturday, April 8, 11:00am

Water Cycle Art Wheel

Explore connections between water sources and the city. Visit the Future City Lab and start thinking like an urban planner. Use elements of the water cycle to create an artful, scientific wheel.

For Families Sunday, April 2, 11:00am

Water Color Painting

Join us for a day of painting inspired by the gorgeous waterways of New York City. Explore the exhibition New York at Its Core and work with watercolor paints and wax-resist techniques to paint a view from your perspective.