Join NYSCI for a virtual workshop that breaks down everything you need to know about the SAT and ACT. Learn expert strategies, insider tips, and effective study methods to help you boost your scores and strengthen your college applications. Get the confidence you need to succeed—your path to college starts here!

Dive into creativity with our Life at Sea drop-in workshops! Families are invited to design colorful sea creatures and coral inspired by Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea. Add your creations to our growing underwater world and explore how art brings the ocean to life. Free with Museum admission; all ages welcome.

Step into the future at NYSCI's Virtual STEM Night: The Future of AI! Join a live panel of industry professionals as they break down what artificial intelligence really is, how it’s shaping our world, and what careers are emerging in this fast-growing field. Designed for ages 14–24, this interactive online event offers real insight, honest conversations, and a live Q&A to help you imagine your own path in tech.

Join us online for Drawing from a Distance, a reflective virtual workshop inspired by Distance Noguchi. Explore how light, space, and nature interact with sculpture as you learn basic drawing techniques and create a long sketch from observation. No experience needed—just bring pencils, paper, and an open mind to connect art, space, and time from wherever you are.

Sunday, October 12, 2–4 pm | Free with Museum admission

Discover, explore, and create! Bring the family to the galleries, get inspired by amazing artworks, and make your own masterpieces. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For accessibility accommodations, email access@brooklynmuseum.org

Celebrate the joy of storytelling at the Nineteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair! Meet nearly 50 beloved Brooklyn authors and illustrators, enjoy live readings and art activities, and discover books for every young reader—from picture books to graphic novels. A day full of imagination, creativity, and community for kids and families alike.

Drop in for Teen Tuesdays, a free monthly hangout for ages 13–18! Connect with fellow teen artists, enjoy live performances, and explore your creativity. Museum admission, MetroCards, snacks, and art materials are provided. RSVP to save your spot!

Sunday, October 12, 2–4 pm | Free with Museum admission

Discover, explore, and create! Bring the family to the galleries, get inspired by amazing artworks, and make your own masterpieces. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For accessibility accommodations, email access@brooklynmuseum.org

Celebrate the season with art-making, music, storytelling, and more! Explore fall exhibitions, honor global traditions, and enjoy workshops and tours. Costumes encouraged—fun for the whole family!

Free with Museum admission

Drop in for Teen Tuesdays, a free monthly hangout for ages 13–18! Connect with fellow teen artists, enjoy live performances, and explore your creativity. Museum admission, MetroCards, snacks, and art materials are provided. RSVP to save your spot!

Dive into creativity! Bring the family to design colorful sea creatures and structures inspired by Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Workshops run select weekends, 12–4 pm.
Free with Museum admission

Sunday, October 12, 2–4 pm | Free with Museum admission

Discover, explore, and create! Bring the family to the galleries, get inspired by amazing artworks, and make your own masterpieces. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For accessibility accommodations, email access@brooklynmuseum.org

Experience New York City through art in this virtual verbal description tour, designed for blind individuals and those with low vision. Explore highlights from Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200, featuring familiar city scenes and new discoveries from the collection.

Glowing lanterns, sweet reunions, and Mid-Autumn magic! Join us for an afternoon of Mid-Autumn tales, drop-in arts & crafts, mooncake making, and more. FREE tickets with RSVP through Culture Connected!

Experience a free Saturday afternoon performance by Falsa, an NYC-based Sufi musical ensemble. Rooted in Qawwali and the South Asian diasporic experience, Falsa reimagines 14th-century devotional traditions through transcultural jazz, improvisation, and world music. Featuring Sufi vocals, Carnatic violin, Hindustani tabla, Bass VI, harmonium, and drums, Falsa’s sound explores longing, presence, and joy.

Hang out at the Guggenheim after hours for Teen Fest! Make art, explore exhibitions, enjoy free snacks and ice cream, and check out activations from community partners. RSVP to enter a giveaway for art supplies, catalogues, and gift cards. Free with MetroCards and snacks provided—come solo or with friends!

Staten Island’s history and culture has been shaped by its detachment from the New York City subway system. For decades, Staten Islanders have felt isolated, creating an identity as ‘the forgotten borough.’

Kenneth M. Gold, author of The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway investigates the impact of transit isolation on Staten Island’s history and identity. Gold chronicles decades of recurrent efforts to build a rail link, using this history to explore the borough’s fraught relationship with New York City as a whole.

Become an expert cartographer! Experiment with squeegee art and paper cut-outs to make brilliant patterns and test out your mapmaking skills. Whether you want to design a map of your neighborhood or your local park, join teaching artist Ryan Tran (on 9/13) and a MOCA educator (on 9/27) in using acrylic paint, construction paper, and other materials to make a decorated collage of your favorite places.

FREE with admission! RSVP optional, but appreciated.

Head to Brownsville for a block party filled with engaging art activities hosted by our new Museum on Wheels! This mobile museum can pull up anywhere in Brooklyn with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus plenty of fun. All ages are welcome to express your creativity and enjoy art-making, games, and giveaways from Yadestiny Treasure Chest, Island Pops, and Brooklyn Tea.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.

26 Belmont Ave.​,​ Brooklyn,​ NY 11212

The Museum on Wheels is rolling into Planet Brooklyn! Join us for a day of art-making, music, and community celebration at this festival and block party. Step into our mobile museum to create your own accessories, then dance, mingle, and soak up the energy of Brooklyn at its best.

Free and open to all. Art-making activities are first come, first served.

677 Lafayette Ave.​,​ Brooklyn,​ NY 11216

Inspired by the waterside home of photographer Alice Austen and her partner Gertrude Tate, She Sells Seashells brings together 12 contemporary artists to explore the relationship between queer women and the sea.

On the first Friday of every month, Museum admission is free. This month, the Museum is open with extended hours until 8 pm. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Visitors without a reservation will be admitted based on museum capacity. Tickets for Free First Friday are released two weeks before each date!

Celebrate the exhibition’s closing with a day of collective creativity, healing, and joy. Join workshops in corn weaving and plant-based dyeing, experience a powerful dance performance, and take part in an open forum on community and transformation.

Join educators from The Noguchi Museum for art-making activities designed for families with children of all ages. Gain inspiration from Isamu Noguchi’s artworks to explore artist choices and materials. Pre-register for each session at the Library.

Free, at Queens Public Library, 37-44 21 St, Long Island City

Join us for some super fun fitness! Local favorite DJ Got Me Fit will lead children in silly games and dances inspired by the latest pop music.

Teens Tuesdays are free programs for teens to expand their art-making skills and connect with other teen artists! Located in the galleries, the program includes sketching, upcycling, and other creative projects, guided by Educators and inspired by current exhibitions. Join us to build your art portfolio, meet other teen artists, or hang out with your friends! Teens of all experience levels are encouraged to join, including those new to art making.

FREE, open to all young people (ages 13–19), and no prior experience needed. Free museum admission, MetroCards, snacks, and materials will be provided. This is a drop-in program, but RSVP beforehand to save your spot for one or more sessions.

Inspired by the tale of Niulang the Cowherd and Zhinü the Weaver Girl, Qixi celebrates love that spans time and space. On this night, Niulang and Zhinü —represented by the stars Altair and Vega— are able to reunite for just one night! You can even spot them in the “Complete Map of the Unified Star Configurations in the Heavens,” a star chart on view in Heaven & Earth: The Blue Maps of China!

To mark their annual reunion, join teaching artist Yu Rong in making fizzy paintings that bubble and burst like a star-filled sky. First, use crayons to draw your own constellations or heartfelt messages. Then, sprinkle on some baking soda, add food coloring and vinegar, and watch your galaxy come to life!

This workshop is designed with families in mind, but all are welcome! FREE with admission (free via Culture Connected). RSVP encouraged.

The Museum on Wheels is rolling into Planet Brooklyn! Join us for a day of art-making, music, and community celebration at this festival and block party. Step into our mobile museum to create your own accessories, then dance, mingle, and soak up the energy of Brooklyn at its best.

Free and open to all. Art-making activities are first come, first served.

10 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Kicking off a monthly lineup of ocean-themed films, August’s event features Atlantis: The Lost Empire on the flight deck. Settle in for an unforgettable movie night under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to watch the film on a giant inflatable screen with stunning views of the Hudson River and city skyline. The movie begins at sunset.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Last entry is at 8:30pm (subject to early closure based on capacity). All guests must enter through the Welcome Center to receive a ticket before entering the Museum.