In honor of Lorenzo Homar’s personal and professional connection with the artist Ben Shahn, Poster House members are invited to a special curatorial tour of Ben Shahn: On Nonconformity at the Jewish Museum. In this tour, guest curator Dr. Laura Katzman will discuss the social-justice work of Ben Shahn, among the most socially and politically […]
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, […]
Join Poster House for a special screening of the newly restored 4K edition of Building Bombs (1990), the Academy Award–nominated documentary by Mark Mori and Susan Robinson. This event is presented in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Building Bombs is a powerful investigation into the human and environmental costs […]
In connection with Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House presents an intimate dialogue exploring the rich legacy of Latin American design. This program brings together […]
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. […]
Join Poster House’s Education Department for Story Time/Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations. In celebration of Puerto Rico in Print: The […]
Get your hands inky with artist Mikey Quackenboss! Gather under the Poster History Timeline for a hands-on linoleum-block printing experience inspired by the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art […]
In connection with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, this interactive workshop will explore the history, science, and ethics of nuclear weapons. Participants will consider key developments of […]
Join Poster House for a tour of Puerto Rico's vibrant artistic culture in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Explore how Lorenzo Homar—the “father of the Puerto Rican poster”—blended Taíno, Spanish, and African influences and the turbulent political history of his time across three decades of poster-making. Visitors will be guided through key […]
All aboard for a fun-filled journey through New York City’s transit history! Inspired by the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this hands-on program invites young explorers to discover the colorful world of 1930s subway posters by Fred Cooper. Learn how art helped shape the daily commute—and then design your own […]