First Friday
First Friday is back at Poster House—now open even later! On Friday December 3, the museum will be open for free with extended hours till 10pm! Stop by and see […]
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So Bad it’s Good: Hot Takes with Gail Anderson & Zipeng Zhu
Push Pin Studios rejected the stringent modernism of Madison Avenue advertising, opting for vibrant, humorous illustrations over slick photography and the Helvetica typeface. While the studio eventually grew to receive international acclaim for its design acumen, its disruptive style was initially perceived as “bad design.” Tonight, we’re hosting a design battle royale between a grand […]
Remote Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Peter Max
Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. Explore one of the museum’s shows with a museum educator trained in the […]
Poster Kids: Cosmic Creations
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 9:15–10:15am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Admission is free; advanced registration is required in order to receive link access and a list of suggested materials. See below for details. Peter Max’s colorful, fantastical designs are some of the […]
Lippert & Lowry: Battle of the Maps
Poster House is thrilled to partner with the New York Map Society for an evening exploring vintage map posters. Angelina Lippert is the Chief Curator at Poster House NYC, the first museum in the United States dedicated to the impact and history of the poster. She holds an MA in the art of the Russian […]
Curatorial Tour of You Won’t Bleed Me
Join guest curator Adam Howard for an in-person curatorial tour of the exhibition You Won’t Bleed Me: How Blaxploitation Posters Defined Cool & Delivered Profits where you will get acquainted with the larger-than-life figures of Blaxploitation cinema while exploring the cultural and historic context of these posters. Questions strongly encouraged! Adam Howard is a Senior Associate […]
Verbal Description Tour: Milton Glaser
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 led by our Chief Curator, allowing you intimate access to the items […]
Curatorial Tour of The Push Pin Legacy
Forget about boring museum tours! Poster House's Chief Curator Angelina Lippert is known for her relatable, funny anecdotes and casual style. This virtual tour of our latest exhibition The Push Pin Legacy will explore the incredible impact Push Pin Studios had on the resurgence and evolution of American commercial illustration. Learn the origins of the […]
First Friday
First Friday is back at Poster House! On Friday February 4, the museum is open for free with extended hours till 8pm! Stop by and enjoy your last chance to see our current exhibitions before they close on February 6th. Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry; please see below for complete details. […]
PH x College: Intro to Inclusive Design in Museums
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesHow are museums morally and ethically obligated to ensure their spaces are accessible to all? And are they delivering on that obligation and including disabled individuals in such conversations? Join […]