First Friday
2025-05-02 10:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 bar from 6–9pm. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
11am–12:45pm: Turning Red Movie Screening
Kick off AAPI Heritage Month with a special First Friday takeover in collaboration with Welcome to Chinatown. Come and enjoy Disney and Pixar’s unusual coming-of-age film, the comic drama Turning Red (2022)
2–3:30pm: Papercut Workshop – $10
Explore the timeless craft of Chinese paper cutting as you transform simple materials into intricate works of art. Learn traditional folding techniques, creating beautiful, symmetrical designs as you uncover the cultural symbolism and meditative nature of this peaceful, hands-on practice.
3–4pm: How to Build an Exhibition – Design Tour
Have you ever wondered how an exhibition comes to life? Join John Kudos, founder of KUDOS Design Collaboratory, and John Lynch, Poster House’s Associate Director of Exhibits, four a tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace where they will explain the nose-to-tail of exhibition building. From initial design concepts to how an installation crew interprets a designer’s vision, this informative tour will have you looking at exhibition building in a whole new light.
5–6pm: Gyotaku Fish Print Drop-in Workshop – $10
Join a Gyotaku workshop at Poster House and experience an exciting traditional Japanese art form. Emerging in the mid-19th century, Gyotaku is the authentic Japanese method of fish printing. This technique involves applying ink to an actual fish and pressing it onto paper. Originally used by fishermen to record their catches, Gyotaku has since become a unique artistic practice.
The workshop will be led by Sato Yamamoto, a distinguished printmaker from Tokyo, now residing in Westchester County. She has taught numerous workshops at such distinguished venues as the Brooklyn Museum, the Worcester Art Museum, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Center for Book Arts, Manhattan Graphics Center, and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
5–6pm: Happy Hour
Swing by our Night Market and enjoy a complimentary spring roll, provided by our friends at Jing Fong NY! Available while supplies last—RSVP does not guarantee a small bite, so come early!
6–8:30pm: Night Market Curated by Welcome to Chinatown
Experience the Night Market presented at Poster House by Welcome to Chinatown. This event features a carefully curated collection of design and craft items celebrating the creativity and culture of New York’s Chinatown. Seize this chance to discover one-of-a-kind local treasures!
7–8pm: Choy Lay Fut Lion Dance
Experience an extraordinary dance performance at Poster House by New York Choy Lay Fut, a legendary Lion Dance Team from New York’s Chinatown, representing more than 30 years of cultural tradition. Known for its energetic shows and deep community roots (most of the performers are Chinatown high schoolers), the team will perform its much-loved Drunken Lion routine, in which a curious lion discovers a wine bottle and gets a little tipsy, resulting in a humorous and skillful display of movement and character.
After the performance, don’t miss the chance to meet the lion up close! The team will stick around after the show, giving guests a chance to snap photos and learn more about this cherished tradition.
Great for all ages—come for the fun, stay for the culture!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Turning Red Movie Screening
2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:45
Kick off AAPI Heritage Month with a special First Friday takeover in collaboration with Welcome to Chinatown. Come and enjoy Disney and Pixar’s unusual coming-of-age film, the comic drama Turning Red (2022).
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: How to Build an Exhibition-Design Tour
2025-05-02 15:00 - 16:00
Have you ever wondered how an exhibition comes to life? Join John Kudos, founder of KUDOS Design Collaboratory, and John Lynch, Poster House’s Associate Director of Exhibits, for a tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace where they will explain the nose-to-tail of exhibition building. From initial design concepts to how an installation crew interprets a designer’s vision, this informative tour will have you looking at exhibition building in a whole new light.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Happy Hour
2025-05-02 17:00 - 18:00
Swing by our Night Market and enjoy a complimentary spring roll, provided by our friends at Jing Fong NY! Available while supplies last—RSVP does not guarantee a small bite, so come early!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Gyotaku Fish Print Drop-in Workshop
2025-05-02 17:00 - 18:30
Join a Gyotaku workshop at Poster House and experience an exciting traditional Japanese art form. Emerging in the mid-19th century, Gyotaku is the authentic Japanese method of fish printing. This technique involves applying ink to an actual fish and pressing it onto paper. Originally used by fishermen to record their catches, Gyotaku has since become a unique artistic practice.
The workshop will be led by Sato Yamamoto, a distinguished printmaker from Tokyo, now residing in Westchester County. She has taught numerous workshops at such distinguished venues as the Brooklyn Museum, the Worcester Art Museum, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Center for Book Arts, Manhattan Graphics Center, and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Night Market Curated by Welcome to Chinatown
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:30
Experience the Night Market presented at Poster House by Welcome to Chinatown. This event features a carefully curated collection of design and craft items celebrating the creativity and culture of New York’s Chinatown. Seize this chance to discover one-of-a-kind local treasures!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Choy Lay Fut Lion Dance
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:00
Experience an extraordinary dance performance at Poster House by New York Choy Lay Fut, a legendary Lion Dance Team from New York’s Chinatown, representing more than 30 years of cultural tradition. Known for its energetic shows and deep community roots (most of the performers are Chinatown high schoolers), the team will perform its much-loved Drunken Lion routine, in which a curious lion discovers a wine bottle and gets a little tipsy, resulting in a humorous and skillful display of movement and character.
After the performance, don’t miss the chance to meet the lion up close! The team will stick around after the show, giving guests a chance to snap photos and learn more about this cherished tradition.
Great for all ages—come for the fun, stay for the culture!
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Tour: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Join artist Mike King as he discusses some of the rarest posters he produced during a 30-year period of his career. What began as a means of promoting the shows of his own bands in the late 1970s gradually became a full-time specialism in the art of the eye-catching concert poster. Today, there are few major venues or bands that have not worked with King—and his imagery has saturated American music culture, appearing on album covers, T-shirts, and, most importantly, posters. Light refreshments will be provided.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Member Mornings
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00
Poster House members of all levels are invited to explore the museum without the crowds during exclusive Member Mornings.
Held on select Thursdays throughout the year, these are the ideal time to enjoy your favorite exhibitions at your leisure. No reservations are required, and complimentary coffee and tea will be available for members in the Café.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Tots: Silkscreen Printing
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:00
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun, hands-on tour of two posters from our Lorenzo Homar: Puerto Rico in Print exhibit. Afterwards, explore the process of silk-screen printing through an open-ended workshop, inspired by Homar’s own artistic technique.
Join Poster House on select Thursday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages two to four (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required. This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Silkscreen Printing
2025-05-25 10:30 - 12:00
Learn about the multifaceted work of artist Lorenzo Homar at this month’s Poster Kids: Puerto Rico in Print Join us for an exciting tour celebrating the historic music, arts, and culture of Puerto Rico. Our exploration of the exhibit will be followed by a silk-screen printing workshop inspired by Homar’s artistic process.
Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a curated, interactive tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: General Dynamics and Atoms For Peace
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus mainly on the first half of the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, and the posters issued by the American global aerospace and defense company General Dynamics.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.

Members-Only Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Join curator Alejandro Anreus as he discusses works by Lorenzo Homar, a pioneering printmaker, poster designer, calligrapher, painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and theater designer, known today as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This exhibition focuses on the posters Homar produced over a 30-year period, compositions reflecting the complex history of Puerto Rico as well as the rising tension between tradition and modernity under the Luis Muñoz Marín government. Light refreshments will be provided.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-05-29 17:00 - 18:00
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones
Las visitas guiadas y la entrada son gratuitas.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Tours, along with admission, are free.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday
2025-06-06 10:00 - 21:00
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 bar from 6 – 9 PM. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
12—1:30pm: Minimal Blooms, Maximum Impact: A Floral Design Workshop – $10
In honor of the flower-filled posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House is hosting an exciting floral design workshop. Discover the beauty of simplicity in this hands-on activity that proves less truly can be more. Participants will learn how to create elegant, eye-catching arrangements using just a few floral elements—perfect for sprucing up your space, celebrating special moments, or simply enjoying fresh blooms.
Under the guidance of Matt Zaccari, a florist and gardening expert focused on sustainability, guests will discover how to utilize seasonal flowers and greenery to create three eye-catching arrangements: a hand-tied bouquet, a minimalist centerpiece, and a bold structural design featuring branches.
Whether you’re a home entertainer, a DIY decorator, or just someone who loves flowers, this session will empower you to design with confidence, creativity, and a budget in mind. All materials are included—and yours to take home! This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
1—7pm: Paper Petals & Peace: An Origami Workshop – $10
As part of Poster House’s ongoing partnership with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, the museum is thrilled to host a daylong origami-making event in the Poster History Timeline. Aimed at balancing participants’ minds and bodies while encouraging interpersonal connection, this hands-on activity will use natural materials, including washi paper, to create delicate works of art. Guests will learn how to fold cranes and kusudama flowers out of dyed paper.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Be prepared to unleash creativity and take home a handmade creation!
The Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) is a dynamic community print studio that honors the legacy of pioneering artist and master printmaker Robert Blackburn (1920–2003). Founded in the spirit of inclusivity and artistic excellence, RBPMW provides a supportive, collaborative space for artists of all backgrounds to explore and expand their printmaking practice.
2—4pm: Subway Insides Workshop: The Ink Explosion of the 1980s – $15
Many people are familiar with the colorful cartoon-laden logotypes and abstract masterpieces that adorned the exteriors of New York City subway cars throughout the 1970s and ’80s. However, unless you were a straphanger yourself during that time, you are probably not aware that the interiors of the subway cars were also completely covered with bold signatures of every size written with homemade fountain pens and magic markers. This chiseled-script calligraphy dripped and ran over every available space inside the subway cars between about 1970 and 1989. In his photographs from this era, Richard Sandler captured New Yorkers amidst this visual chaotic energy, which he likens to free jazz or the semblance of thoughts within the minds of his subjects.
Hosted in honor of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this workshop will discuss and look back at this little-studied phenomenon that was once a large part of the city’s aesthetic and can be seen in countless movies from Saturday Night Fever to Coming to America. Visitors will look at examples and create their own tag-covered image on a subway interior template, using chisel- and broad-nibbed markers to mimic this time-honored practice. You can take home your piece on glossy cardstock at the end of the workshop.
This is not a drop-in workshop. Please plan on arriving on time and staying for the duration of the event. Appropriate for participants ages 13 and up.
Sam Meyerson is a visual designer who grew up studying and practicing within the “Graffiti Art” movement. He has a deep affinity for the subway, and for the youth-oriented folk-art forms of graffiti that turned public urban environments into museums. He has painted murals for BEYOND THE STREETS and designed apparel for Supreme. He currently lives in NYC, where he works as a freelance artist in several capacities and mediums.
4–5pm: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered throughout the summer.
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano.
7—8:30pm: The Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: Fallout & Fierce
Join us for the Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: a dazzling drag competition celebrating Pride. Inspired by the current exhibitions Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace and Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, five fierce drag queens will battle it out in a show-stopping competition to be crowned Miss Poster House NYC—and they’re pulling out all the stops! Expect high-energy performances, bold fashion, and unforgettable moments.
Hosted by the sensational Junior Mintt and featuring an all-star lineup of local talent, this is a night of art, pride, and power you won’t want to miss. Parental Advisory: 16+ Recommended
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes. Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-06 16:00 - 17:00
Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered throughout the summer.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
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A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: The Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC—Fallout & Fierce
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: a dazzling drag competition celebrating Pride. Inspired by the current exhibitions Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace and Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, five fierce drag queens will battle it out in a show-stopping competition to be crowned Miss Poster House NYC—and they’re pulling out all the stops! Expect high-energy performances, bold fashion, and unforgettable moments.
Hosted by the sensational Junior Mintt and featuring an all-star lineup of local talent, this is a night of art, pride, and power you won’t want to miss. Parental Advisory: 16+ Recommended
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Walking Tour: New York Restoration Project
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
In honor of New York’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in June and of the museum’s current exhibition, Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House members are invited to a private, guided walking tour of four unique community gardens in East Harlem stewarded by the New York Restoration Project. Ranging from small contemplative spaces to thriving centers of food production, these gardens have been growing and evolving with the East Harlem community for decades. NYRP staff will discuss the historical background of each garden, the growing importance of urban agriculture, and the potential of small urban green spaces to address environmental challenges. Highlights include Family Garden, Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden, Los Amigos Community Garden, and Home Depot Children’s Garden.
Members will meet at Family Garden (431 East 114th St.) at 6pm and complete a approximate five-block loop, ending at Home Depot Children’s Garden (421 East 117th St.), both accessible by public transit (6 train).
Accessibility Note: Please note that this tour will involve extended periods of walking and standing between multiple locations.

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:00
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones.
Las visitas guiadas y la entrada son gratuitas.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Tours, along with admission, are free.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Fallout
2025-06-13 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Subway Sun
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00
Whether you’re going uptown, downtown, or all around town, stop by Poster House to take in the sights of one of the museum’s new exhibitions, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun! Learn about the history of the New York subway system on an interactive tour of Fred Cooper’s colorful, humorous posters from the 1930s. Then craft and decorate your own miniature subway car and take it across the city!
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster House Insider's Call
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members at the Patron level and above are invited to a private, virtual preview of our upcoming spring exhibitions before they are announced to the general public. Join curators Es-pranza Humphrey and Ian Bradley-Perrin as they provide personal insights on selected posters and themes from their shows.
Es-pranza will be sharing her research on race relations during the early 20th century and spotlight the names of those who contributed to the long legacy of Black talent that was fostered and celebrated over time. Ian will be discussing the powerful story of New Yorkers who harnessed grief, anger, resistance, and joy during the first two decades of the AIDS epidemic with a particular focus on the role and use of posters as a medium for education, mobilization, fundraising, and community building. Members are encouraged to ask questions and participate in this special sneak-peek presentation.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.
For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Subway Sun
2025-06-20 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Subway Sun.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Protest Posters from Fallout
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus mainly on the second half of the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, featuring activist posters from around the globe.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.

Members-Only Tour: Mike King’s Studio
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30
Poster House members are invited to an exclusive studio tour and mini printmaking workshop with the star of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Held at the artist’s studio in Brooklyn, this interactive event will introduce guests to Mike’s approach to gig posters and help them pull their own print based on a current project.
This tour will take place at Mike’s studio, located in the basement of the frame shop at 137 Atlantic Avenue. Space is very limited!
Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, Mike’s studio is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator for public use. Guests will also have to navigate close quarters and uneven stairs to enter the space. We hope to see you at future wheelchair-accessible events. This program is suitable for beginners. Attendees must be at least 15 years old.

Poster Tots: Subway Sun
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s new exhibition, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Sing songs, listen to a story, and participate in an art workshop inspired by the MTA subway lines.
Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages 2–4 (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required. This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Virtual Talk with Peter Kennard
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00
Peter Kennard is one of the most prolific and important political poster artists of his generation, and his work continues to ignite and inspire socially conscious individuals and activists around the world. He created some of his best-known posters in the 1980s in response to the growing nuclear threat, combining bracing satire with skewering political dissent.
Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace features 18 of Kennard’s posters from this period, making him the most represented living artist in the exhibition. Tonight, hear directly from Peter Kennnard about the creative process behind these remarkable works and his evolution as a political poster designer as he joins us via Zoom for a conversation with curator Tim Medland.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-27 17:00 - 18:00
On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free!
This Friday, we will be focusing on the posters from Puerto Rico in Print.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Cooper vs. Cooper: Lettering in 20th Century America
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00
The first three decades of the 20th century witnessed the heyday of American lettering. The big names were Frederic W. Goudy, W. A. Dwiggins, and Oswald Cooper, but there were many other talented lettering artists working at that time, too, including Walter Dorwin Teague, Thomas Maitland Cleland, Harvey Hopkins Dunn, Rudolph Ruzicka—and Fred G. Cooper. Fred G. Cooper, often known as F.G.C., was constantly confused with Oswald Cooper (often called Oz) back then, and the two lettering artists are still frequently mixed up.
Presented in honor of the current exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun featuring the work of Fred G. Cooper, this virtual talk led by designer and typography historian Paul Shaw will survey the work of both men with a focus on their personalities as well as their lettering, demonstrating why they were often mistaken for each other and why both deserve recognition as prominent graphic designers of their time. The speaker will address Fred G. Cooper’s long career before he began designing The Subway Sun advertisements and explain why he should continue to be seen as an innovator in the field.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Tour: The Subway Sun
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a curatorial tour of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Led by our Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, this is a great opportunity to get a detailed look at this capsule exhibition and its remarkable history associated with the New York Subway System.
Light refreshments will be served.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
