Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Throughout Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day period of commemorative programming from April 8 – 26, Museum admission is free for all. Most programs are complimentary.
Date: April 8 – 26
Time: Please note that our hours are extended Monday through Thursday during this period:
Location: 36 Battery Place (Museum of Jewish Heritage)
Age(s): All
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE
Be sure to check out the Museum of Chinese America for stories, finger-plays, songs, and more in English and Mandarin! Interactive songs, nursery rhymes, and arts & crafts will accompany this bilingual story-time. A lively 30-minute combination of fun activities and language exploration will enhance your young child’s word skills and vocabulary, both of which are important for a strong, growing reader. This is a short event and only offered two days of the month so don’t miss out!
Date: Thursday, April 12th [Read more…]
Inspired by the the new exhibition Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound, this program explores the intersection of art, science, and technology through hands-on, experimental activities. Tinker Lab projects focus on a different artist and artwork each month.
This month: Artist Stephen Foster’s artwork brings to life the Haida story of the Raven who carried daylight to his dark world by evoking hand shadows during a camping trip. Explore the tradition of storytelling through the world of shadow puppets by creating your own 2-D or 3-D printed character.
When: Saturday, March 17th
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian)
Age: Recommended for ages 9+
Cost: Free. Registration HERE
FiDi Families Insiders: Located on the 2nd floor. While there, check out their newest installation: Manifestipi on the 1st floor.
For more information visit their website HERE
Families are invited to join the musical group Yellow Sneaker and their puppet pals. The concert will feature a Jewish holiday or value including: caring for the environment, friendship and love and kindness. Families, musicians and puppets will sing and learn together as a welcoming community.
Yellow Sneaker features the Brooklyn-based performers and teaching artists Ora and Yoshie Fruchter.
Date: Sunday, March 11th
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 36 Battery Place (Museum of Jewish Heritage)
Ages: Infants – 4 years old
Fee: Free
For more information, please visit here
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with a storybook reading and hands on activity. The Sugar Bush is a delightful book which shares maple sugar tree tapping experiences of renowned activist and educator, Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) and her daughter Waseyabin Kapashesit. Listen to the story, and then make a maple-leaf charm bead bracelet to take home.
When: Saturday, March 10th (recurring every 2nd Saturday of the Month)
Time: 1:00pm
Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian)
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
FiDi Families Insiders: Located on the 2nd floor, In the Education Classroom
For more information visit their website HERE!
Inspired by the the new exhibition Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound, this program explores the intersection of art, science, and technology through hands-on, experimental activities. Tinker Lab projects focus on a different artist and artwork each month.
This month: Artist Stephen Foster’s artwork brings to life the Haida story of the Raven who carried daylight to his dark world by evoking hand shadows during a camping trip. Explore the tradition of storytelling through the world of shadow puppets by creating your own 2-D or 3-D printed character.
When: Saturday, March 3rd (and again on March 17th)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian)
Age: Recommended for ages 9+
Cost: Free. Registration HERE
FiDi Families Insiders: Located on the 2nd floor. While there, check out their newest installation: Manifestipi.
For more information visit their website HERE or their event flier HERE
Date: Friday, February 16th through Sunday, February 25th
Time: 10 am until close
Location: 36 Battery Place (Museum of Jewish Heritage)
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
FiDi Families Insiders: Family-friendly walk-up tours will be available at 3 pm, Sunday – Thursday and 11am on Friday.
For more information, please visit their website HERE!