Poster House is dedicated to showcasing the history, culture, and design of posters—but did you know that some poster artists were also children’s book illustrators? Join Poster House for Storytime: Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations. This performance is intended for ages 6 and under. This […]
Want to hear some good vibrations? This audio show explores how sound energy is made and how it is heard by people. Guests will be shocked as a dinosaur’s roar is created with simple materials. Explore the science of speakers in a funky disco show with magnets and your own skull! Participants will really “rock […]
Understand the use of color in screen printing through CMYK and Single Channel, the two main color models. Join this hands-on workshop to create a single-color print. Participants will have the opportunity to try out screen printing and print some of the posters featured at Poster House! This workshop is for ages 12 and above. […]
In honor of our own exhibition on The Subway Sun, Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the New York Transit Museum’s exhibition Shining a light on The Subway Sun: The art of Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones. Over five decades, The Subway Sun advised, informed, and admonished New York […]
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 […]
Punk or psychedelia—which genre reigns supreme? In honor of our exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster, join gig poster maestro and noted punk enthusiast Mike King as he faces psychedelic poster superfan and scholar Ted Bahr in the ultimate smackdown: a battle of wits, nerve, and design ferocity over their […]
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, […]
Poster House is free on the third Sunday of every month, often featuring complimentary programming geared toward families. Be sure to sign up to secure your spot—or just enjoy the museum at your own pace! Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are […]
At this month’s Poster Kids, be inspired by the museum’s new exhibition, Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & The Art of the Gig Poster. Invent your own imaginary band and borrow from Mike King’s individual style to create an eye-catching gig poster. Don’t forget to paste it up like a true poster artist! This program invites children […]
Poster House members of all levels are invited to an exhibition tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Join co-curators Angelina Lippert and Tim Medland on this history-driven exploration of nuclear history, from the development of the thermonuclear bomb to the Atoms for Peace program, the proliferation of nuclear power stations to the global […]