Tag: family
World’s Tallest Building: The Burj Khalifa
What does it take to build the world’s tallest skyscraper? Teamwork! Who were the architects and engineers who designed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai?...
Supertall Forms: Inspired by Nature
Let’s get ready for Earth Day! Did you know that architects often design buildings inspired by nature? The China Resources Tower in Shenzhen, China...
Saturday Family Workshop: S.T.E.A.M. Dream
Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special open air fair featuring quirky...
Zaha Hadid – Queen of the Curve
During her lifetime the Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid, who practiced in London, won many international awards and became the best-known female...
Skyscraper Monopoly
The sky’s the limit in our board game, Skyscraper Monopoly! We'll use the space of the gallery as a big board game where kids can test their...
Next Stop, New York City!
How do you get around your neighborhood? Young learners will be introduced to the many different modes of transportation available in large cities...
Up, Up, Up Skyscraper!
Young learners will be introduced to the basics of skyscraper construction through a group reading of Anastasia Suen’s picture book Up Up! Up!...
Chinese New Year Online Variety Show
Celebrate with music, drums, and a Year of the Tiger talk at China Institute’s free virtual variety show! Marvel at the sights and sounds of...
Valentines in the Sky
In person or online program. Let's make a special gift for Valentine’s Day or an ornament to celebrate our love of skyscrapers! After a tour...
Planning With Personality!
Young city planners will learn how architects consider the personality of a neighborhood – what designers call the “sense of place.” In small...
