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Family Art Project LIVE: Bright Lights, Bright Cities

Explore and learn about masterworks on view in Self in the City: Highlights from the Collections of the Hudson River Museum and Art Bridges, and layer materials to create a nightscape in an activity designed for children ages 5+ and their families. Materials: paper and pencil, colored pencils, markers, crayons. Collage materials optional but not

Healing is Activism: A Juneteenth Program

Please join Marcus C. John and SouLBox Entertainment, with Brother Jeff, as we celebrate and honor Juneteenth at the Hudson River Museum. The artists state, “We will be spreading love, light, and positivity through music and poetry, backed by the wonderful and expressive art of the Derrick Adams: Buoyant exhibition. Taking time to enjoy and

Awesome Astronomy LIVE: Space-Truth or Space-Fiction?

Have you ever seen a news item about something amazing you’ll be able to see in the sky—something so amazing you wondered why everybody wasn’t talking about it? Like that time when Mars was as big as the Full Moon? Or when all the planets lined up, like they do “once every 500 years?” Well,

Curator Tour from Home: Glenview’s Gilded Age Woodwork

The largest artwork at the Hudson River Museum is our historic home Glenview. Its original interior woodwork is also one of the major projects created by renowned cabinetmaker Daniel Pabst. Glenview’s restored period rooms feature a grand staircase with a carved walnut sunflower banister and a sideboard featuring scenes from Aesop’s Fables, delicate floral details,

A Celebration of African American Music with Soprano Yolanda F. Johnson

Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with us as Soprano Yolanda F. Johnson, accompanying herself on piano, presents Art Songs by African American composers, featuring spirituals, opera, and contemporary music. Inspired by the exhibition Self in the City: Highlights from the Collections of the HRM and Art Bridges, particularly the colorful work by Archibald Motley,

Science & Nature Project LIVE: Be an Origami Naturalist

At this time of year, the Hudson Valley is full of life, and one of the best ways to learn about it is to make a drawing, painting or sculpture of an organism. With just some plain paper and crayons or pencils, you can use the art of origami to make a beautiful animal of

Soulful Dads: A Father’s Day Concert Featuring Monday Best

Treat your dad or favorite father figure(s) to the folk music and soul sounds of Monday Best, a talented local quartet of musicians who have prepared a special Father’s Day concert for everyone to enjoy. Their sound is characterized by expressive songwriting, intricate vocals, and groovy rhythms. This live Zoom event will also be streamed

The Fight for Marriage Equality

Nationally recognized local activists Michael Sabatino and Robert Voorheis lead a discussion and Q&A on LGBTQ+ history, along with readings from their co-authored book The People’s Victory, Stories from the Front Lines in the Fight for Marriage Equality. Several co-authors of the book, also marriage equality advocates, will be present for the readings and discussion.

Awesome Astronomy LIVE: Hello, Summer!

Summer starts on the Summer Solstice, when the evening sky is full of beautiful sights. The long days and short nights mean less time for stargazing—but these nights can be warm and comfortable, and are a great time to stargaze with family, or whomever you find yourself with these days. Join Marc Taylor, Manager of

Art Project LIVE: Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up

Take your dad out to the ballgame, virtually! Enjoy the trading cards from the Museum’s collection and knock it out of the park with a surprise Father’s Day gift: a baseball glove pop-up photo. Have a small picture on hand, and we will show you how to make it! This live Zoom event will also