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Thursday, August 5
We, Women by Photoville
A preview of the traveling, nationwide exhibit coming in 2021, We, Women at Photoville presents the first cohort of women and gender nonconforming artists examining critical issues across the U.S. through photo-based community engagement projects that resist and interrogate social and political landscapes, while promoting empathy and unity. On view along the construction fencing at…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBrooklyn Children’s Museum
Inspired by Brooklyn's energy and diversity, this beloved children's museum (the first in the world when in opened in 1899) creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning. In 90-minute Play Sessions, explore BCM’s signature exhibits including World Brooklyn, Neighborhood Nature, Totally Tots, Collections Central and The (outdoor) Nest. Space is limited…
Suggested Ages: Babies to 10Friday, August 6
Museum of Math Folding Fridays
Origami expert Kathleen Sheridan teaches unique origami models. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold. To participate, you’ll need several sheets of printer paper as well as several sheets of square paper (size should be 5.5″ – 8.5”). Origami paper is preferred - available to ship now from the…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+, Adult FriendlySaturday, August 7
Families and Folk Art: Create Your Own Weathervane
Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to join the American Folk Art Museum for online discussion and art-making inspired by current exhibition American Weathervanes: The Art of the Winds. Discuss what makes weathervanes special and how they function, look at mythological creatures, animal shapes and other examples from the exhibit and create an…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 13Sunday, August 8
Guggenheim’s Sketch with Jeff
Guggenheim teaching artist Jeff Hopkins shares stories about the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building while sketching stories followed by a prompt to create drawings of your own at home. Children are encouraged to share their sketches on Instagram and Twitter @Guggenheim using the hashtag #sketchwithJeff.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 12Wednesday, August 11
Whitney Kids Art Club
Young artists of all ages are invited to join a free weekly online program with Whitney educators. Experiment and make art with at-home art materials. Each week features a new project inspired by current exhibitions (available for in-person visits for more inspiration.
These programs aim to reach a neurodiverse audience with a…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+Saturday, August 14
NYC Math Festival 2021
Enjoy hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, and intriguing puzzles and brainteasers in a downtown plaza watched over by striking Jean Dubuffet sculptures. Presented by the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), now open for visits. Shop an outpost of the museum gift shop for fun, educational games and toys. Public restrooms not available, so…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+