Poster House presents a special edition of ASL SLAM. In conjunction with the exhibition The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy, ASL SLAM will highlight the strength of artistic community, expression, and communication as forces of resistance to oppression. This evening will feature experimental forms of sign-language literature and performance that explore […]
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 […]
Letterpress printing is one of the oldest printmaking techniques, used to make books, pamphlets, newspapers, and posters. Today, it is still an important part of graphic design. Explore the history of printmaking through letterpress printing as you create your own message with real wood type! This program welcomes children ages 3+ and their adults. It […]
Join 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 […]
Join 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: […]
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 to dyeing with watercolors made from natural materials, you and your children are in for a treat. The best part? All workshops are free! This […]
Join 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
Colonial Dreams to Fascist Empire: Italian Aggression, Ethiopian Resistance in the 19th & 20th Centuries Despite the significance and international impact of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935–37 in the […]