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.

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!

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 a free admission day with special programming focused on artworks in Temitayo Ogunbiyi: You will wonder if we would have been friends. The exhibition includes newly commissioned sculptures installed among Isamu Noguchi’s permanent installation in the first floor galleries and garden.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins will be welcomed based on museum capacity.

On the first Friday of every month, Museum admission is free. 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.

Join educators from The Noguchi for art-making activities at Queens Public Library 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 FREE session!

Les esperamos para disfrutar una serie de talleres gratuitos de arte en español para toda la familia, dirigidos por la artista Sol Aramendi. Pasaremos tiempo explorando las galerías y el jardín del museo, y podrán participar en el taller de arte creando conexiones con su vida.

Taller gratuito con registración avanzada. Materiales están incluidos. Todos son bienvenidos.

On the first Friday of every month, Museum admission is free. 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.

On the first Friday of every month, Museum admission is free. 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.

This session of Art for Tots is designed for young children ages 1–2 and their caregivers, and focuses on exploring materials using all of our senses.

This month, we’ll look at Noguchi’s designs for Martha Graham dance sets and experiment with the body in movement. The program registration includes full admission to the Museum.

Las visitas públicas en español se realizan cada mes, los viernes y domingos seleccionados a la 1 pm.

Los recorridos del museo son conversacional y exploran obras seleccionadas de la colección mientras se presenta la visión del artista Isamu Noguchi. En acuerdo con el interés de Noguchi a la experiencia personal de cada visitante, alentamos a los participates que compartan sus observaciones e interpretaciones durante el recorrido.

This session of Art for Tots is designed for preschool toddlers ages 3–4 and their caregivers. Explore artworks in the galleries and strategies for navigating museum spaces with young ones.

This month we’ll look at Noguchi’s designs for Martha Graham dance sets and experiment with the body in movement. The program registration includes full admission to the Museum.

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

Join us for a free, virtual tour exploring the art of Isamu Noguchi, designed specifically for blind individuals and adults with low vision. Led by trained educators, this program offers engaging discussions through verbal description.

Date: RSVP required
Location: Online via Zoom or phone dial-in

Introduce your little one to the world of art through sensory exploration in this special session of Art for Tots, designed for children ages 1–2 and their caregivers. This month, discover Noguchi’s Akari light sculptures, crafted from paper and bamboo, and engage in hands-on activities inspired by traditional Japanese lantern-making.

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to explore the theme of relationships through conversations in the galleries and hands-on art-making in the Education Studio (Level C). This month, discover how Isamu Noguchi captured familial connections in his work and create your own clay portraits inspired by his art.

Space is limited—advance registration is required. Program registration includes Museum admission. Free for Family-level members, SNAP/WIC recipients, and Cool Culture members.

In honor of Day of Remembrance, The Noguchi Museum offers free admission on Wednesday, February 19. Reflect on the impact of Executive Order 9066 and explore archival materials on Isamu Noguchi’s voluntary incarceration at Poston. A special display will be on view from February 6–23 in the Education Studio. For group reservations or private tours, email education@noguchi.org.

Join a free virtual drawing program every third Monday, exploring Isamu Noguchi’s work in a mindful and supportive space. Engage in art-making, reflective discussion, and guided drawing exercises, no experience needed. Register to receive a Zoom link and bring your own drawing materials.

Discover the galleries through Isamu Noguchi’s words and engage in art and writing as a means of healing and reflection. Free with admission, no registration required.

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to explore light in Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and create mixed-media paper artworks inspired by Lunar New Year. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Free for eligible members and SNAP/WIC recipients.

Join us for meditation and mindfulness sessions at The Noguchi Museum on select Saturdays, before the Museum opens to the public. In partnership with Mindful Astoria, this winter series offers guided meditation, reflection, and conversation inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s artwork. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Noguchi Museum! Families with children of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and create art inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s Lunar light sculptures in the "Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation" exhibition. This hands-on activity takes place in the Education Studio (Level C) and is free with admission. No advance registration required.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with an extended conversation about Isamu Noguchi’s Lunars, featured in the "Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation" exhibition. Join us on the second floor for this insightful discussion, free with admission. No advance registration required.

Join us for Art for Tots (3–4), a program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. This month, explore stones and sand through Noguchi’s sculptures inspired by Japanese gardens. The program includes gallery exploration and strategies for navigating museum spaces with young children. Registration includes full admission to the Museum.

Start your weekend with calm and clarity at The Noguchi Museum’s winter meditation series. In partnership with Mindful Astoria, these select Saturday sessions invite you to practice mindfulness and meditation in the serene galleries before the Museum opens to the public. Take a moment to reconnect and center yourself this winter season.

Free First Friday at The Noguchi Museum

Enjoy free admission to The Noguchi Museum on the first Friday of every month. Advance reservations are highly recommended, as walk-ins are admitted based on capacity.

When: First Friday of each month
Tickets: Released two weeks prior to each date
Where: The Noguchi Museum, New York

Families with children of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and enjoy a creative art-making activity in the Education Studio (Level C).

This month, discover the magic of suminagashi, a Japanese technique that uses floating ink on water to create mesmerizing marbled patterns.

Bring the family and dive into art together!

Bring your little ones (ages 1–2) to Art for Tots! This month, we’ll explore textures in Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and even try making art with our feet. Enjoy a relaxed experience in the galleries, along with tips for exploring museum spaces with young children. Program registration includes full museum admission.

Join us for a free, virtual art-making workshop that closely examines scenes from Distance Noguchi. These films feature spaces in The Noguchi Museum captured from a fixed perspective over several hours, with light shifting in real time and nature actively interacting with sculpture. Learn introductory drawing techniques and then settle into a flow while creating a long sketch. Reflect on your drawings and discuss the integration between art, space, and time.

Materials: Pencils, an eraser, and paper. Previous drawing experience is not necessary.

Join us for Art for Tots, crafted for children ages 3–4 and their caregivers! This month, dive into Noguchi's textured sculptures and discover how we can create art with our feet. Registration includes museum admission. Sign-ups open at 9 am!