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Celebrate the nocturnal raptor of Jane Yolen’s classic children’s book, Owl Moon, on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, and compare its special characteristics to those of day hunters, the hawk and falcon. Watch them fly as falconer Brian Bradley demonstrates their special powers.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, join us in the Planetarium for a special program. After a 10-minute live recap of the goals and challenges of the mission, we’ll hear from groundbreaking optical engineer Al Nagler, who was instrumental in designing NASA’s Apollo Moon Landing Simulator. Nagler will recount the

Listen to the Joey Berkley Band, featuring featuring Porter Carroll, Jr., during this “bourbon and barware” tasting event celebrating Can I Get a Witness: Photographs by Herb Snitzer. The HRM is thrilled to partner with Nahmias et Fils Distillery, Cocktail Kingdom, and The Westchester Center for Jazz and Contemporary Music in a soulful pairing of

Select one of Herb Snitzer’s photographs as inspiration for a painted image and then use your imagination to make a social commentary or to convey the beauty of the moment. By using the expressive medium of watercolor, explore the many steps in balancing the concept and execution of an image. Led by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Eric

Using the portraits on view in Art and Identity and the permanent collection as inspiration, create a collage that represents you or your family. Ages 3+. Support provided by Art Bridges.

Join curator Christian Stegall, the Museum’s Kress Interpretive Fellow, for a walk through this historic exhibition that features images and material culture contributed by the Yonkers African American community and learn about the rich and complex history of the city.

Last chance to tour the remarkable portraits by David C. Driskell, Barkley L. Hendricks, and Kerry James Marshall, with Kress Interpretive Fellow Christian Stegall. Support provided by Art Bridges.

Explore the visual language of reportage, or documentary drawing, with Teaching Artist-in-Residence Eric Velasquez. Through the simple process of drawing with charcoal on newsprint, make a strong and meaningful statement inspired by Can I Get a Witness: Photographs by Herb Snitzer.

Discover the powerful signs found in Can I Get a Witness, then create your own message. Ages 3+.

Enjoy all there is to see and do at the Museum while sipping beer and wine available for purchase and listening to the musical selections of HRM Teen DJs. Then, celebrate the culmination of our 2019 Summer Amphitheater Series with a free 8pm performance by Diverse Concert Artists. Food and beverages will be available for