Winter Recess Family Activities - Dec 29

When: Monday, December 29, 2025, 11:00am

Price: Included with Museum Admission

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A family smiles for the camera. — Photo by Barnabas Crosby

Join us for our Winter Recess Family Activities as we bring the warmth of winter traditions to life. Explore, create, and share in a welcoming space designed for families to enjoy together.

Make the Museum of the City of New York a part of your family’s holiday tradition by stopping by.

Drop in anytime – no registration required. Perfect for families looking to make memories, share traditions, and celebrate the season together.

Activities will take place from 11am–3pm on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th.

What’s in store?

Scent & Story Station – Smell the cozy scents of winter like cinnamon and cloves, and use them as inspiration to share stories about your family’s holiday traditions.

Acrostic Poetry Corner – Express your creativity by crafting a seasonal acrostic poem.

Build Your Own Paper Gingerbread Person – Design a gingerbread character with fun costume options inspired by city workers who keep our communities running.

Decorate a Paper Gingerbread House – Add your personal touch to a festive paper gingerbread home inspired by NYC's iconic landmarks.

Not able to join us?

Stay in the know about upcoming family programs by visiting our events page and selecting "For Families" or signing up for our emails!

We will be hosting two family workshops with featured bakers from our annual exhibition Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off on December 20th and 27th.

December 20th: Gingerbread House Paper Lantern Decorating with Kate Sigrist
December 27th: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Pastry Chef Angela Carlucci

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!

Pay-what-you-can admission is available at ticket counters.

Your ticket purchase includes all-day admission to the Museum.

New York City Residents* - Pay what you can
Admission (includes all exhibitions)
Adults: $23
Seniors (65+)*: $18 (with I.D.)
Students (19+)*: $14 (with I.D.)
Under age 18: Free*
Members: Free

*With ID, does not apply to groups (10+ people)

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

Supporters

Museum of the City of New York's Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Support for this program is provided in part by the Altman Foundation and MacMillan Family Foundation.