Museum Minis
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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…
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Volunteers will reestablish existing trails, plant native trees, identify and remove invasives, as well as other tasks. No experience is necessary. Ground Force Sessions: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What to Bring & Wear: Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes Insect repellent,…
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
(adults and teens 16 yrs+) This engaging terrarium workshop blends science and creativity through hands-on learning. Participants will explore the fundamentals of small-scale ecosystems, gaining insight into how light, moisture, and plant interactions support a balanced environment. Using live mosses and plants, participants will design and build a self-sustaining terrarium while learning about plant selection,…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
El Museo del Barrio and Belongó announce a new multi-engagement residency in 2026, bringing two of New York City’s most influential Latin American cultural institutions into closer alignment at a pivotal moment of growth for both organizations. The residency marks a significant deepening of Belongó’s presence in the East Harlem community as it advances plans…
El Museo del Barrio y Belongó anuncian una nueva residencia de múltiples compromisos en 2026, que acercará aún más a dos de las instituciones culturales latinoamericanas más influyentes de la ciudad de Nueva York en un momento crucial de crecimiento para ambas organizaciones. La residencia supone una importante profundización de la presencia de Belongó en…
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…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering,…
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult) Join Our Horticulture Team! Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering,…
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
(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Registration here > (Kindly note that concert registration is separate and required) A free, all-ages afternoon celebrating art, community, and everyday life, this cultural gathering invites families and visitors to engage with the groundbreaking photography of Sophie Rivera through hands-on, participatory experiences. Guided gallery conversations, art-making activities, movement workshops, and storytelling sessions encourage participants to…
Registro aquí > (Tenga en cuenta que la inscripción al concierto es independiente y obligatoria) Una tarde gratuita para todas las edades que celebra el arte, la comunidad y la vida cotidiana, esta reunión cultural invita a familias y visitantes a interactuar con la fotografía innovadora de Sophie Rivera a través de experiencias participativas. Conversaciones guiadas en galería, actividades artísticas, talleres de movimiento y sesiones…