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 […]

First Friday: Moonrise Kingdom Movie Screening

Join Poster House for a special screening of Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom in connection with the exhibition Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Much like Waugh’s iconic designs from the 1930s, the film celebrates themes of nature, exploration, and youthful adventure. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessibility Note: […]

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First Friday: Curatorial Tour—The Future Was Then

Join 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: Happy Hour at Café des Affiches

It’s Happy Hour at Café des Affiches! Every First Friday between 3pm and 6pm, visitors can enjoy $2 off all alcoholic beverages.  Indulge in a delicious drink as you browse […]

First Friday: Button Up! Drop-in Button-Making

Head to the Poster History Timeline for a fun button-making activity inspired by Blazing a Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters. Participants can select from a range of images to […]

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Poster Kids: Gel-Plate Printing

When pioneering poster artist Dorothy Waugh designed her posters for the National Park Service, she wasn’t just drawing from landscapes, she was also inspired by her close study of the […]

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Members-Only Last Look: The Subway Sun

Poster House members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Join curator Es-pranza Humphrey as she discusses […]

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