Archives: Events

Join us on a summer afternoon nature walk led by Marc Taylor, Senior Manager of Planetarium and Science Programs. We’ll start on the grounds of the Museum, head into Trevor Park, and then up to the Old Croton Aqueduct trail above Warburton Avenue. Along the way, we’ll discover and discuss the plants and animals that

Join scenic designer Dan Daly for a collaborative, drop-in workshop celebrating America 250 and drawing inspiration from Edward Hicks’s Washington Passing the Delaware, on view in Ever Becoming: Our Stories, Our America. Color your own version of the painting, learn how composition, symbolism, and environment shape meaning, and contribute to a community mural in our

Kick off the weekend with our popular game night at the HRM! Sing your heart out at karaoke in the Planetarium, pick your favorite board games to play in the galleries, and enjoy outdoor games in the Courtyard. Plus, get creative in a bilingual sketching workshop with Carolina Amarillo and enjoy our current exhibitions. Cash

Please note, this program has been postponed from Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 15.  Explore the powerful connections between humans and horses in a talk led by Patricia E. Kelly, President and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Drawing on her work in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Kelly shares how horses support mental wellness, emotional growth,

Celebrate Juneteenth with an interactive storytelling performance by Subomi Macaulay, “The African Storyteller.” Grounded in African oral traditions, the program includes affirmations and a libation honoring ancestors, as well as stories that connect African heritage to the meaning of Juneteenth. You’re invited to respond, reflect, and engage as in a traditional village setting. This immersive

Join Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Ron Tarver and racehorse trainer Jordan Bullock for an in-depth conversation on the origins and evolution of Tarver’s Black Cowboys in America series. First developed as a 1992 photo essay for The Philadelphia Inquirer, it became an award-winning book in 2024, inspiring the exhibition, Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron

Join artist and arts advocate Janet Langsam for a conversation with her daughter, artist Julie Langsam, Professor at Rutgers University, about her lifelong reverence for nature and belief in the power of art. Surrounded by her monumental Horizons series (1969–72), Langsam reflects on their creation during the second wave of feminism and her ongoing pursuit

Experience an evening of live jazz with the Kaya Nicole Quartet, in celebration of Juneteenth and Pride Month. The quartet will honor the legacy of Black and queer American composers, performing original arrangements spanning swing, soul, spiritual jazz, and neo-soul, with music by artists including Benny Golson, Alice Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and Billy Strayhorn. The

Saddle up and create your own horse sock puppet with us. Using socks, felt, googly eyes and other materials, gallop along with your hand-made western buddy! Recommended ages 4+. *Please note the following changes to the workshop schedule: Horse Sock Puppets will not be offered on Saturday, July 4.

Enjoy the balmy summer weather with beaded bubble wands! Using pipecleaners, beads, and other materials, create wands in different shapes and colors for some outdoor fun. Recommended ages 4+. *Please note the following changes to the workshop schedule: Beaded Bubble Wands will not be offered on Saturday, July 4.