imagiNATIONS Activity Center
Jan 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am– Dec 31, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
National Museum of the American Indian – New York
One Bowling Green
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All
Solve puzzles, perform experiments, play state-of-the-art computer simulations and find out how corn is like a dog in this interactive, family-friendly space. Explore scientific principles behind Native innovations and technologies that are so ingenious, many remain a part of our daily lives.
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Pulse Portal
Explore Davis McCarty’s iridescent installation, Pulse Portal, on the Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place. Walk around the gemstones or through the dichromatic archway and view the rainbow palette of colored shadows that move throughout the day powered by sunlight.
Pulse Portal is built from NASA developed materials where colors transform as the angle of the…
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Celebration of Math presented by the Russian School of Mathematics
RSM invites all to a math action-packed day across all 5 RSM NYC branches. Free activities include musical performances by students, a Math & Art exhibit, inspiring talks with artists on how Math & Art are connected, New York scholars sharing their love for math, school tours, games, math puzzles, competitions, sample lessons and more.
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The Skyscraper Museum Family Program: Shapes & Skyscrapers
Engage with a Skyscraper Museum educator to explore the principles of urbanism, architecture, and engineering through fun hands-on activities. Explore different themes each session.
Free, but online registration required. Walk-in spots sometimes available if sold out.
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Winter Blast: A Family Day of Native Games
Play Native games from across the Western Hemisphere. Try your hand at Inuit yo-yo, ring and pin, Hawaiian chess, hoop throwing, and more.
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Battery Playscape
Explore a new playground with five ecology zones—Bluff, Marsh, Dune, Meadow, and Riverbed– in resilient design, post-Superstorm Sandy when the park survived the full force of the 15-foot storm surge and became a focal point of sea level rise. Lyrical patterns of water illuminate the portal, fence, and custom seating. Daylight filters through the punctuated…
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Governors Island Winter Village
Enjoy seasonal activities, festive winter lights, games and food and drinks alongside warming fire pits. Explore winter arts and cultural programming amid a sparkling display of holiday lights and a historic Coast Guard-era fire truck photo-op. Play lawn games like cornhole, can jam and giant Jenga.
⛸ Spin on a 5,000-square foot outdoor skating rink…
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The Rink at Brookfield Place
Skate on a small rink overlooking New York Harbor with incredible views. Uncovered and windy so dress accordingly.
Skate aids and pushable sit-down sleighs for small beginners available for $15 ($20 on weekend). Sign up for one hour sessions. Private and group learn to skate and hockey lessons available.
Eat at an array of yummy…
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