Next Stop, New York City! Subway by Christoph Niemann
How do you get around your neighborhood? Young learners will be introduced to the many different modes of transportation available in large cities today, including trains, buses, ferries, and bikes....
View ArticleTall Timber Towers
Skyscrapers made of wood? Join us for a family program built on our new exhibition, TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood. Learn about how high-rise buildings have been using engineered wood called...
View ArticleSkyscraper Monopoly
Do you know your skyscrapers? Join us to play Skyscraper Monopoly and learn about the buildings in our exhibition. We’ll challenge teams of young learners on their knowledge of some of NYC’s most...
View ArticleAnimal Icons: Ornamental Animals On NYC Skyscrapers
Birds and beasts above! Join us to discover the animal world that decorates some of New York City skyscrapers, from the dog’s heads and pelicans that ornament the Woolworth Building to the eagle head...
View ArticleManhattan Skyline: Transformation Over Time
How has the Manhattan skyline changed over time? In the year 2000, the Twin Towers and the Empire State Building crowned the downtown and midtown skyline. But today many new skyscrapers add their...
View ArticleBe an Engineer, Just like Rosie Revere!
Rosie Revere is a kid engineer who uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? Join us for a read-aloud of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer, as...
View ArticleMaya Lin: Architect of Light and Lines
The American architect and sculptor Maya Lin became famous when, as a college student in 1981, her anonymous entry won the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.! She...
View ArticleGlobal Architecture: Mosques
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more...
View ArticleMid-Winter Mosaics
New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland Skyline Lanterns
The weather outside may be frightful, but the view from a skyscraper is so delightful. What is more cozy than doing a craft indoors this season? Come out and build a magical winter wonderland lantern...
View ArticleThe ABCs of Architecture
A is for arch, B is for beam, C is for column… In this fun and educational program, kids of all ages will not only learn the alphabet, but also the fundamentals of architecture. With new connections...
View ArticleLandmarks Old & New
Our landmarks are our history and heritage, but that doesn’t mean they’re frozen in time! Join us for a tour of our exhibition SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS during its final days. Kids will learn about the...
View ArticleSanta’s New Ride
Santa’s reindeer need a rest and he needs to figure out a new way to get around the city before Christmas Eve! In this program, kids will compare modes of transportation in New York- buses, subways,...
View ArticleUp Goes the Skyscraper
Constructing a skyscraper from foundation to spire requires years of planning and lots of hard work! Let’s learn about all the steps by reading Gail Gibbons’ Up Goes the Skyscraper! Then, kids will...
View ArticleCastles & Cathedrals – A Violin Concert!
Violin duo Miolina presents “Castles & Cathedrals,” a half-hour children’s concert inspired by the soaring heights of these buildings, which made them the skyscrapers of their time. They may not...
View ArticleArchitecture for Animals
Animals are skillful architects—from beehives to birds’ nests, animals create spaces best fit for their needs. But now, they’re moving into the big city! We will dive into the relationship between...
View ArticleSkyscraper Pictionary
It’s time to put your artistic skills to the test! Join us to learn about the design side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects do before their building can be...
View ArticleLet Liberty Rise: Happy Birthday Statue of Liberty!
This October, the Statue of Liberty is turning 137 years old! She may be a little greener nowadays, but she still looks as good as the day she was unveiled on Bedloe's Island in 1886. Join us for a...
View ArticleLiving Structures: What is Biomimicry?
Throughout history, nature has been one of man’s most important sources of inspiration. In this workshop, kids will learn about buildings that mimic nature, from sea sponges to termite mounds. After...
View ArticleHard Hat Area! Introduction to Construction!
How do skyscrapers get built? How do we know what pieces go where? Kids will learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s “Hard Hat Area.” This story follows a girl, Kristen, as...
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