First Friday
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the […]
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First Friday: Curatorial Tour of Blazing a Trail
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesDorothy Waugh was a pioneer in her field, creating a unique design identity for the National Park System through dynamic, avant-garde posters. Join Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, on this free guided tour of the exhibition Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of […]
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First Friday: Curatorial Tour of The Future Was Then
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin curator B.A. Van Sise for a dynamic tour of his exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy. Chronicling the rise of Benito Mussolini, learn how his fascist ideology quickly became embedded in every aspect of daily Italian life, from how products were sold to what events were promoted. Accessibility Note: […]
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First Friday: Artist Tour of Utopia in Our Time
Join celebrated New York City-based illustrator Molly Crabapple for an exclusive artist’s tour and presentation of the exhibition Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly Crabapple. This show highlights Molly’s dynamic promotional work and explores how she uses themes of community, solidarity, and celebration to connect with and uplift her audience. Molly Crabapple (@mollycrabapple) […]
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First Friday: Gilded Age Motifs—Molly’s Illustration by Inspiration
From chic brownstones to elegant pompadours, artist Molly Crabapple is inspired by the symbols of New York’s Gilded Age in her illustrations for books, prints, and posters. Join Molly Crabapple and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey as they discuss these charming motifs, visible throughout the exhibition Utopia in Our Time: The Posters of Molly […]
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Winter Family Day: Make Your Own Terrazzo Bowls
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Poster House educators in creating your own terrazzo-inspired clay bowl. Using kid-safe Air Dry clay, we will form our own small bowls and decorate them with multicolored glass mosaic tiles. Participants will leave with a finished piece inspired by the speckled beauty of Italian terrazzo stone. This program welcomes children ages 5+ and their […]
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Winter Family Day: Button Making!
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Poster House’s educators for a hands-on button-making workshop. Design and create your own wearable art inspired by the museum’s latest exhibitions! All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and leave with an awesome button to show off. This program welcomes children ages 4+ and their adults. It is not a drop-off program. Accessibility Note: […]
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Winter Family Day 2025
Poster House welcomes you to Winter Family Day! Join the museum’s educators on Sunday, December 7, for a day filled with interactive and exciting workshops. From printing with wood type […]
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Winter Family Day: Explore the Urban Wilderness!
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the Urban Park Rangers of NYC Parks to learn more about the diverse wildlife and ecosystems within New York City. Learn about why these resources are valuable and necessary to us through visual aids and contact with various bio artifacts. This program welcomes children of all ages and their adults. It is not a […]
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Winter Family Day: Natural Dye Watercolor Workshop with Textile Arts Center
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the Textile Arts Center to learn about harvesting natural dyes from our backyard and surrounding environments. Participants of all ages will create watercolor paints using teas, flowers, and plants. Painters will harness the beauty of our natural environment, using their creativity and curiosity to explore how changes to pH levels can change the color […]
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