NYC Discovery Lab
Join us every weekend at the Museum for free hands-on activities for all ages inspired by our collections, exhibitions, and the city we love. Pick up a guide with activity prompts and explore New York’s art, culture, and history in our galleries. Learn fun facts about NYC from Museum Educators while you create an artwork or artifact to take home, each based on a rotating monthly theme.
Spring 2024 Themes:
- March—Building the City, inspired by People, Place & Influence
- April—Nature in the City, inspired by Four Seasons of Central Park
- May—My City, Our History, inspired by Byzantine Bembé
- June—Sounds of the City, inspired by This Is New York
Learn more about all of our upcoming weekend programing at MCNY including our upcoming Celebration of Lenape Resilience & Culture in May:
Drop-in activities do not require registration or ticketing. Pay-what-you-wish admission is available at the ticket desk. Daily admission is free for visitors 19 years old and under, and if you live or work in zip codes 10029, 10035, or 10037.
Upcoming:
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 20
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 21
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 27
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab - Nature in the City - April 28
In celebration of Earth Day, visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in April to learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 11
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 12
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 18
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 19
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 25
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.
NYC Discovery Lab – My City, Our History - May 26
Visit the Museum’s NYC Discovery Lab each weekend in May to discover how every day New Yorkers have captured their own stories and make art to share your city story.Supporters
NYC Discovery Lab is made possible in part by the Rochlis Family Foundation.
Family Programs are made possible in part by the 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.
