Poster House

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: General Dynamics and Atoms For Peace
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus mainly on the first half of the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, and the posters issued by the American global aerospace and defense company General Dynamics.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.

Members-Only Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Join curator Alejandro Anreus as he discusses works by Lorenzo Homar, a pioneering printmaker, poster designer, calligrapher, painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and theater designer, known today as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This exhibition focuses on the posters Homar produced over a 30-year period, compositions reflecting the complex history of Puerto Rico as well as the rising tension between tradition and modernity under the Luis Muñoz Marín government. Light refreshments will be provided.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-05-29 17:00 - 18:00
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones
Las visitas guiadas y la entrada son gratuitas.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Tours, along with admission, are free.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday
2025-06-06 10:00 - 21:00
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 – 9 PM. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.
12—1:30pm: Minimal Blooms, Maximum Impact: A Floral Design Workshop – $10
In honor of the flower-filled posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House is hosting an exciting floral design workshop. Discover the beauty of simplicity in this hands-on activity that proves less truly can be more. Participants will learn how to create elegant, eye-catching arrangements using just a few floral elements—perfect for sprucing up your space, celebrating special moments, or simply enjoying fresh blooms.
Under the guidance of Matt Zaccari, a florist and gardening expert focused on sustainability, guests will discover how to utilize seasonal flowers and greenery to create three eye-catching arrangements: a hand-tied bouquet, a minimalist centerpiece, and a bold structural design featuring branches.
Whether you’re a home entertainer, a DIY decorator, or just someone who loves flowers, this session will empower you to design with confidence, creativity, and a budget in mind. All materials are included—and yours to take home! This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
1—7pm: Paper Petals & Peace: An Origami Workshop – $10
As part of Poster House’s ongoing partnership with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, the museum is thrilled to host a daylong origami-making event in the Poster History Timeline. Aimed at balancing participants’ minds and bodies while encouraging interpersonal connection, this hands-on activity will use natural materials, including washi paper, to create delicate works of art. Guests will learn how to fold cranes and kusudama flowers out of dyed paper.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Be prepared to unleash creativity and take home a handmade creation!
The Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) is a dynamic community print studio that honors the legacy of pioneering artist and master printmaker Robert Blackburn (1920–2003). Founded in the spirit of inclusivity and artistic excellence, RBPMW provides a supportive, collaborative space for artists of all backgrounds to explore and expand their printmaking practice.
2—4pm: Subway Insides Workshop: The Ink Explosion of the 1980s – $15
Many people are familiar with the colorful cartoon-laden logotypes and abstract masterpieces that adorned the exteriors of New York City subway cars throughout the 1970s and ’80s. However, unless you were a straphanger yourself during that time, you are probably not aware that the interiors of the subway cars were also completely covered with bold signatures of every size written with homemade fountain pens and magic markers. This chiseled-script calligraphy dripped and ran over every available space inside the subway cars between about 1970 and 1989. In his photographs from this era, Richard Sandler captured New Yorkers amidst this visual chaotic energy, which he likens to free jazz or the semblance of thoughts within the minds of his subjects.
Hosted in honor of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this workshop will discuss and look back at this little-studied phenomenon that was once a large part of the city’s aesthetic and can be seen in countless movies from Saturday Night Fever to Coming to America. Visitors will look at examples and create their own tag-covered image on a subway interior template, using chisel- and broad-nibbed markers to mimic this time-honored practice. You can take home your piece on glossy cardstock at the end of the workshop.
This is not a drop-in workshop. Please plan on arriving on time and staying for the duration of the event. Appropriate for participants ages 13 and up.
Sam Meyerson is a visual designer who grew up studying and practicing within the “Graffiti Art” movement. He has a deep affinity for the subway, and for the youth-oriented folk-art forms of graffiti that turned public urban environments into museums. He has painted murals for BEYOND THE STREETS and designed apparel for Supreme. He currently lives in NYC, where he works as a freelance artist in several capacities and mediums.
4–5pm: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered throughout the summer.
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano.
7—8:30pm: The Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: Fallout & Fierce
Join us for the Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: a dazzling drag competition celebrating Pride. Inspired by the current exhibitions Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace and Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, five fierce drag queens will battle it out in a show-stopping competition to be crowned Miss Poster House NYC—and they’re pulling out all the stops! Expect high-energy performances, bold fashion, and unforgettable moments.
Hosted by the sensational Junior Mintt and featuring an all-star lineup of local talent, this is a night of art, pride, and power you won’t want to miss. Parental Advisory: 16+ Recommended
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes. Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Minimal Blooms, Maximum Impact—A Floral Design Workshop
2025-06-06 12:00 - 13:30
In honor of the flower-filled posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House is hosting an exciting floral design workshop. Discover the beauty of simplicity in this hands-on activity that proves less truly can be more. Participants will learn how to create elegant, eye-catching arrangements using just a few floral elements—perfect for sprucing up your space, celebrating special moments, or simply enjoying fresh blooms.
Under the guidance of Matt Zaccari, a florist and gardening expert focused on sustainability, guests will discover how to utilize seasonal flowers and greenery to create three eye-catching arrangements: a hand-tied bouquet, a minimalist centerpiece, and a bold structural design featuring branches.
Whether you’re a home entertainer, a DIY decorator, or just someone who loves flowers, this session will empower you to design with confidence, creativity, and a budget in mind. All materials are included—and yours to take home! This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Paper Petals & Peace—An Origami Workshop
2025-06-06 13:00 - 19:00
As part of Poster House’s ongoing partnership with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, the museum is thrilled to host a daylong origami-making event in the Poster History Timeline. Aimed at balancing participants’ minds and bodies while encouraging interpersonal connection, this hands-on activity will use natural materials, including washi paper, to create delicate works of art. Guests will learn how to fold cranes and kusudama flowers out of dyed paper.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Be prepared to unleash creativity and take home a handmade creation!
The Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) is a dynamic community print studio that honors the legacy of pioneering artist and master printmaker Robert Blackburn (1920–2003). Founded in the spirit of inclusivity and artistic excellence, RBPMW provides a supportive, collaborative space for artists of all backgrounds to explore and expand their printmaking practice.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Subway Insides Workshop—The Ink Explosion of the 1980s
2025-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
Many people are familiar with the colorful cartoon-laden logotypes and abstract masterpieces that adorned the exteriors of New York City subway cars throughout the 1970s and ’80s. However, unless you were a straphanger yourself during that time, you are probably not aware that the interiors of the subway cars were also completely covered with bold signatures of every size written with homemade fountain pens and magic markers. This chiseled-script calligraphy dripped and ran over every available space inside the subway cars between about 1970 and 1989. In his photographs from this era, Richard Sandler captured New Yorkers amidst this visual chaotic energy, which he likens to free jazz or the semblance of thoughts within the minds of his subjects.
Hosted in honor of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this workshop will discuss and look back at this little-studied phenomenon that was once a large part of the city’s aesthetic and can be seen in countless movies from Saturday Night Fever to Coming to America. Visitors will look at examples and create their own tag-covered image on a subway interior template, using chisel- and broad-nibbed markers to mimic this time-honored practice. You can take home your piece on glossy cardstock at the end of the workshop.
This is not a drop-in workshop. Please plan on arriving on time and staying for the duration of the event. Appropriate for participants ages 13 and up.
Sam Meyerson is a visual designer who grew up studying and practicing within the “Graffiti Art” movement. He has a deep affinity for the subway, and for the youth-oriented folk-art forms of graffiti that turned public urban environments into museums. He has painted murals for BEYOND THE STREETS and designed apparel for Supreme. He currently lives in NYC, where he works as a freelance artist in several capacities and mediums.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-06 16:00 - 17:00
Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour of Puerto Rico In Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered throughout the summer.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
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A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada de Impresiones de Puerto Rico: Los carteles de Lorenzo Homar se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.

First Friday: The Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC—Fallout & Fierce
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the Second Annual Miss Poster House NYC: a dazzling drag competition celebrating Pride. Inspired by the current exhibitions Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace and Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, five fierce drag queens will battle it out in a show-stopping competition to be crowned Miss Poster House NYC—and they’re pulling out all the stops! Expect high-energy performances, bold fashion, and unforgettable moments.
Hosted by the sensational Junior Mintt and featuring an all-star lineup of local talent, this is a night of art, pride, and power you won’t want to miss. Parental Advisory: 16+ Recommended
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Walking Tour: New York Restoration Project
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
In honor of New York’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in June and of the museum’s current exhibition, Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House members are invited to a private, guided walking tour of four unique community gardens in East Harlem stewarded by the New York Restoration Project. Ranging from small contemplative spaces to thriving centers of food production, these gardens have been growing and evolving with the East Harlem community for decades. NYRP staff will discuss the historical background of each garden, the growing importance of urban agriculture, and the potential of small urban green spaces to address environmental challenges. Highlights include Family Garden, Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden, Los Amigos Community Garden, and Home Depot Children’s Garden.
Members will meet at Family Garden (431 East 114th St.) at 6pm and complete a approximate five-block loop, ending at Home Depot Children’s Garden (421 East 117th St.), both accessible by public transit (6 train).
Accessibility Note: Please note that this tour will involve extended periods of walking and standing between multiple locations.

Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:00
A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su extenso cuerpo de trabajo.
Ofreceremos esta visita guiada en español. Visitas adicionales en español estarán disponibles durante los meses del verano. Consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener futuras actualizaciones.
Las visitas guiadas y la entrada son gratuitas.
Nota de accesibilidad: Mascarillas y mascarillas transparentes están disponibles gratuitamente en el museo. También ofrecemos audífonos auxiliares y taburetes.
Para cualquier otra necesidad de accesibilidad, comuníquese a access@posterhouse.org o al (914) 295-2387. Para otras preguntas sobre el evento, comuníquese a info@posterhouse.org.
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Lorenzo Homar was one of Puerto Rico’s most influential graphic designers and is often referred to as the father of the Puerto Rican poster. This guided tour will focus on the history of the island as well as on the artist’s biography, providing an important context for his extensive body of work.
This tour will be given in Spanish. Additional Spanish-language tours will be offered later in the summer. Please check our website for updates.
Tours, along with admission, are free.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Fallout
2025-06-13 17:00 - 18:00
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, we will be focusing on the posters from Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Lorenzo Homar Archives Tour
2025-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
In 2022, Poster House acquired a large collection of original posters by Lorenzo Homar from the artist’s estate. Many of these incredible images would go on to feature in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar—but, as with every exhibition, some did not make the final cut. Join curator Alejandro Anreus for a very special archives tour of the Homar posters in our collection that are not in the show. This event will take place in the museum’s Rene Wanner Research Library and space is very limited, so be sure to reserve your ticket early. A not-to-be-missed chance to see Homar’s posters up close and personal with an expert in the field!
For the protection of the posters, no food or beverages, including water, will be allowed in the space. All bags, including backpacks, purses, umbrellas, etc, must be left either in the coat check area by the Info Desk or in the lockers outside the Library.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster Kids: Subway Sun
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00
Whether you’re going uptown, downtown, or all around town, stop by Poster House to take in the sights of one of the museum’s new exhibitions, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun! Learn about the history of the New York subway system on an interactive tour of Fred Cooper’s colorful, humorous posters from the 1930s. Then craft and decorate your own miniature subway car and take it across the city!
This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). This is not a drop-off program. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Poster House Insider's Call
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members at the Patron level and above are invited to a private, virtual preview of our upcoming spring exhibitions before they are announced to the general public. Join curators Es-pranza Humphrey and Ian Bradley-Perrin as they provide personal insights on selected posters and themes from their shows.
Es-pranza will be sharing her research on race relations during the early 20th century and spotlight the names of those who contributed to the long legacy of Black talent that was fostered and celebrated over time. Ian will be discussing the powerful story of New Yorkers who harnessed grief, anger, resistance, and joy during the first two decades of the AIDS epidemic with a particular focus on the role and use of posters as a medium for education, mobilization, fundraising, and community building. Members are encouraged to ask questions and participate in this special sneak-peek presentation.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.
For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'État: Juneteenth Screening
2025-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at Poster House for a special Juneteenth screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, a powerful documentary by Johan Grimonprez that explores the intersection of jazz, politics, and decolonization, focusing on jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Nina Simone in their roles as cultural ambassadors during the 1960s.
With a rich combination of archival footage, historical narrative, and unforgettable musical performances, the film reveals how these artists became unwitting players in the CIA’s plot to assassinate Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960. The documentary highlights the important protests of powerful women like singer Abbey Lincoln and activist Andrée Blouin while probing the murky alliances between Western powers and the local forces behind the assassination.
Enjoy complimentary small bites and refreshments while watching this compelling and thought-provoking film.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Subway Sun
2025-06-20 17:00 - 18:00
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, we will be focusing on the posters from Subway Sun.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Protest Posters from Fallout
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00
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 given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works in the museum’s current shows and in the permanent collection.
This month’s tour will focus mainly on the second half of the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, featuring activist posters from around the globe.
Please email access@posterhouse.org or call ‪914.295.2387 to sign up for this event. You will be emailed poster images for reference as well as information about accessing Zoom the day before the virtual tour. Tours start promptly and will last approximately 60 minutes with questions.
For a complete list of our accessibility tours, click the Accessibility filter at the top of our Events page, email access@posterhouse.org or call 914.295.2387. Poster House will also strive to accommodate any outside accessibility tour requests given two week’s notice.
Accessibility Note: This online event will be hosted on Zoom with attendees’ cameras off. A recording of this event will be made available to all registered attendees. Automated closed captioning will be provided. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs.

Members-Only Tour: Mike King’s Studio
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30
Poster House members are invited to an exclusive studio tour and mini printmaking workshop with the star of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Held at the artist’s studio in Brooklyn, this interactive event will introduce guests to Mike’s approach to gig posters and help them pull their own print based on a current project.
This tour will take place at Mike’s studio, located in the basement of the frame shop at 137 Atlantic Avenue. Space is very limited!
Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, Mike’s studio is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator for public use. Guests will also have to navigate close quarters and uneven stairs to enter the space. We hope to see you at future wheelchair-accessible events. This program is suitable for beginners. Attendees must be at least 15 years old.

Poster Tots: Subway Sun
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s new exhibition, From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Sing songs, listen to a story, and participate in an art workshop inspired by the MTA subway lines.
Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages 2–4 (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required. This is not a drop-off program.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Virtual Talk with Peter Kennard
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00
Peter Kennard is one of the most prolific and important political poster artists of his generation, and his work continues to ignite and inspire socially conscious individuals and activists around the world. He created some of his best-known posters in the 1980s in response to the growing nuclear threat, combining bracing satire with skewering political dissent.
Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace features 18 of Kennard’s posters from this period, making him the most represented living artist in the exhibition. Tonight, hear directly from Peter Kennnard about the creative process behind these remarkable works and his evolution as a political poster designer as he joins us via Zoom for a conversation with curator Tim Medland.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Docent Tour: Puerto Rico in Print
2025-06-27 17:00 - 18:00
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, we will be focusing on the posters from Puerto Rico in Print.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Cooper vs. Cooper: Lettering in 20th Century America
2025-07-01 16:00 - 17:00
The first three decades of the 20th century witnessed the heyday of American lettering. The big names were Frederic W. Goudy, W. A. Dwiggins, and Oswald Cooper, but there were many other talented lettering artists working at that time, too, including Walter Dorwin Teague, Thomas Maitland Cleland, Harvey Hopkins Dunn, Rudolph Ruzicka—and Fred G. Cooper. Fred G. Cooper, often known as F.G.C., was constantly confused with Oswald Cooper (often called Oz) back then, and the two lettering artists are still frequently mixed up.
Presented in honor of the current exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun featuring the work of Fred G. Cooper, this virtual talk led by designer and typography historian Paul Shaw will survey the work of both men with a focus on their personalities as well as their lettering, demonstrating why they were often mistaken for each other and why both deserve recognition as prominent graphic designers of their time. The speaker will address Fred G. Cooper’s long career before he began designing The Subway Sun advertisements and explain why he should continue to be seen as an innovator in the field.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Members-Only Tour: The Subway Sun
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Poster House members are invited to a curatorial tour of From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. Led by our Assistant Curator of Collections, Es-pranza Humphrey, this is a great opportunity to get a detailed look at this capsule exhibition and its remarkable history associated with the New York Subway System.
Light refreshments will be served.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a special behind-the-scenes glimpse at the museum’s exceptional poster collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation Room on the lower level for a preview of select highlights from the upcoming spring 2026 exhibitions.
Space is extremely limited—this intimate tour is capped at 12 participants.
Important Notes:

No backpacks, food, or beverages are allowed in the Storage and Conservation Room
Photography is not permitted during the tour
While children are welcome, we ask that they are especially respectful of this delicate material and able to follow instructions around no touching, running, or other behavior inappropriate for this type of museum setting

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Poster House
2025-07-11 10:00 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Get ready for a weekend full of art, music, and creativity as Poster House proudly participates in the West Side Fest! From July 11 to 13, the museum will be offering free admission alongside a jam-packed lineup of engaging activities, including exhibition tours, hands-on workshops, drop-in art-making, and live entertainment. See the full lineup of events below and be sure to RSVP to secure your spot.
July 11
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Morning Session)
1–2:30pm: How to Create a Poster Workshop
1:30–6:30pm: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2–3pm: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
3–5pm: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
4–5pm: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Afternoon Session)
4–5pm: Spanish-language Tour of Puerto Rico in Print
7–9pm: Look & Listen—A Silent Gallery Soundscape
July 12
10–11am: Behind the Scenes Archives Tour
10:30am–12pm: In-Person Accessibility Tour–Puerto Rico in Print
11:30am–3:30pm: Sticker Printing Drop-In Workshop
12–1pm: Stamp & Stencil Workshop
1–2pm: Fallout Design & Curatorial Tour
2–2:30pm: Artist Tour of Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat
3:30–4:30pm: Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat Poster Remix Collage Workshop
5–6pm: Josh Lawrence Jazz Performance
July 13
10–11am: Poster Kids Mini Letterpress Printing
10am–12pm: Create Your Own Subway Sun Poster
10am–4pm: Craft Hours Flores de Papel/Paper Flowers
11–11:40am: Performance by Spellbound Theatre–Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please!
12–4pm: Button Making–Mike King Posters
2–2:30pm: Poster Tots—Storytime Rare Print!
3–3:45pm: MAD Science Demonstration–Sounds Like Science
4–6pm: Introduction to Screen Printing!
Accessibility Statement: A social guide is available here. Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is available for all performances. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or call (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: How to Create A Poster Workshop
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Learn how to design a poster in this special hands-on workshop with designer and printer Nicholas Hurd. Participants will look closely at two of the museum’s current exhibitions, Puerto Rico in Print: Lorenzo Homer and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, for ideas about how to create a successful poster design. Using collage, stencils, stamps, and pens, attendees will sketch ideas for posters focusing on the relationship between image and type, and consider text hierarchies, composition, color schemes, and effective ways of drawing the viewer’s attention to a message. No previous experience necessary.
Nicholas Hurd is a designer and printer at Radix Printing and Publishing Cooperative in Brooklyn, New York. He began his artistic career designing flyers for punk shows in the Bay Area and spent many years working in print shops as a letterpress printer. He has a BFA in Printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from California College of the Arts. Hurd is also an alumnus of the Hatch Show Print internship program. He is an expert in hand-set type and digital design, and continues to design and print posters, books, and printed ephemera with Radix.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Drop-In Tote Bag Screen Printing with The Arm
2025-07-11 13:30 - 18:30 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Stop by the museum’s Poster History Timeline anytime between 1:30 and 6:30pm on July 11 during West Side Fest for a special screen-printing activity with The Arm. Visitors of all ages are invited to try their hand at screen printing and create a custom West Side Fest graphic on a complimentary tote bag. No experience necessary—just drop in while supplies last—first come, first served, so don’t miss out!
The Arm is a Brooklyn-based print studio where traditional tools meet contemporary creativity. Specializing in letterpress, silkscreen, and Risograph printing, it produces and publishes artists’ editions, offers custom print services, and hosts hands-on workshops for individuals and groups.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: The Subway Sun Curatorial Tour
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for a guided tour of her show From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun. She’ll be discussing the history and influence of this entertaining (and informative!) PSA series for the New York subway system.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

West Side Fest: Woodblock-Inspired Printing Workshop
2025-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Artist and educator Sato Yamamoto will lead an engaging hands-on workshop focused on the art of linocut printing, a relief printmaking technique that combines creativity and craftsmanship. During this immersive session, participants will discover the essential steps involved in linocut printing, from carving their designs to inking the linoleum block, and finally producing their own prints.
This special workshop is held in conjunction with the museum’s exciting exhibitions Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar and Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Attendees are encouraged to draw inspiration from the visual narratives presented by the vibrant and thought-provoking works on display. Feel free to bring along your own designs, or simply let the art around you spark your creativity as you carve out your masterpiece from a modest piece of lino.
This program is suitable for attendees over the age of 8.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.
