Night At The Museums

Even without a rampaging T-Rex or a mischievous monkey, a night at the museum can still be full of adventure. As part of the River to River Festival, 13 Lower Manhattan museums and cultural institutions will offer free special programming on June 24 from 4 – 8 P.M. Spend a summer evening delving into culture and history at one of the most diverse and concentrated groups of museums in the world.

Participating institutions include: the 9/11 Memorial Museum (make sure to reserve tickets online), the African Burial Ground National Monument, the Anne Frank Center USA, the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, the 9/11 Tribute Center, the National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the National Archives at New York City, Federal Hall National Memorial, the Museum of American Finance, Fraunces Tavern Museum,  the Skyscraper Museum, South Street Seaport Museum, and Wall Street Walks.

To learn more, visit www.nightatthemuseums.org.

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