Join us for our exciting series!Who Done It? Enjoy Liberty Hall's series, Wednesday Night at the Museum, to solve the Murder at the Museum in this live-action spy mystery! You will be transported back 250 years to our country's infancy as you try to solve the murder of patriot Daniel Harris. Tragically murdered on the…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs from our idyllic Rockwood Hall foundation and trails!Take in the sunset at the Rockwood Hall site of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with Park Guardian Melissa. This scenic and beautiful 3-mile hike of the grounds that once were home to William Rockefeller’s country estate offers…
In-person registration here > Virtual registration here > This panel brings artists and audiences into live conversation to explore how tradition, memory, and cultural survivance—the enduring presence of marginalized cultures—shape contemporary artistic practice. Working across sculpture, muralism, storytelling, performance, and minimalism, artists Tony Cruz Pabón, Yelaine Rodriguez, and Nitza Tufiño draw on everyday materials and personal histories. Their work…
Registro presencial aquí > Inscripción virtual aquí > Este panel reúne a artistas y públicos en una conversación en vivo para explorar cómo la tradición, la memoria y la supervivencia cultural—la presencia continua de culturas marginadas—dan forma a la práctica artística contemporánea. Trabajando en escultura, muralismo, narración, performance y minimalismo, los artistas Tony Cruz Pabón, Yelaine Rodriguez y Nitza Tufiño se inspiran en materiales cotidianos e historias personales, revelando narrativas a menudo excluidas de los marcos culturales dominantes. Moderado por el artista Miguel Luciano (becario del Latinx Artist Fellowship 2021) y Zuna Maza (Curadora Asistente de El Museo del Barrio), el programa se presenta en colaboración con The US Latinx Art Forum y forma…
(for adults) Join John Beirne, Director of Horticulture, for an inspiring talk on the ongoing efforts to protect our beloved beeches—both here at the Arboretum and in your own backyard. Beech Leaf Disease has spread rapidly across the Northeast, threatening the health of these treasured trees and disrupting the balance of our woodlands. Yet, there…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins.Explore Fort Wadsworth after sunset on our Lantern Tour! Rangers will lead you through the dark rooms and passages of Fort Tompkins. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the fort…
Weeksville is getting a new shade structure! Join us Friday, March 27th, from 6-8 pm for a community design workshop to help shape it.
Birdwatch with experts from Saw Mill River Audubon Society and contribute to global bird count data!
(ages 5-10) Love building things and watching plants grow? Join us for hands-on fun in the garden! Start seeds, check out cool blooms in the Roehm Greenhouse, take a hike around our historic grounds, and pot up a plant (or two!). Enjoy a new activity each month—Saturday mornings are for getting your hands in the…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
