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Events

  • Story Time

    Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can […]

    Free
  • Yoga at Gotham Park

    All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.

    Free
  • Ohene Cornelius: A Multidisciplinary Force

    Governors Island

    After­noon of sto­ry­telling & art with mul­ti­dis­ci­pli­nary force Ohene Cornelius. At 12pm, Han­dle with Care Screen­play Read­ing + Q&A. At 2pm, art view­ing and recep­tion. At 3:30pm, enjoy a porch concert.

    Free
  • Exhibition Opening: Mercy-Eyed, Down the Triple Highway: No Land and Anne Waldman

    To celebrate the exhibit opening of Mercy-Eyed, Down the Triple Highway, join us for special performances and readings featuring No Land and Anne Waldman accompanied by musicians Oliver Ray on guitar and Geogia Wartel Collins on double bass. No Land and Anne Waldman met on the New York City street in 2012. Over the subsequent […]

    Free
  • History Tour of the Battery

    Learn about the park's rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.

    Free
  • Halloween Paper Crafts and Letterpress Printing

    Hands-on experience crafting halloween paper decorations, paper chains, and folded-paper bats. For an extra thrill, our skilled Bowne designers will be on hand to guide you through crafting your own letterpress-printed broadside posters using a 19th century printing press from the Seaport Museum’s working collection.

    Free
  • An All-of-Society Approach

    This is a conversation with Yair Rosenberg and Amy Spitalnick on uprooting antisemitism. Antisemitism fuels hate-filled conspiracy theories that not only drive people to commit horrible acts of violence but also undermine the very fabric of our nation. What we are seeing is a rise in violence against Jews that crosses political ideology and spectrums, […]

    $10
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.

    Free
  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free