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e-Family Time Newsletter & Events Calendar, brought to you by Cool Culture—April 2012
Celebrate Spring Upcoming Events at the Morris-Jumel Mansion April Events Calendar Plan Ahead: May Events
April's Trip Tip A cozy park surrounds the Morris- Jumel Mansion, so bring your lunch and have a family picnic outdoors after you explore this COOL historic house.
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Learn how to use your Family Pass Review a full listing of all 90 Cool Culture partner museums, Visit the Morris-Jumel Mansion to enjoy NYC history with your family. Photo courtesy of Tom Stoekler. gardens and zoos!
Spring has bloomed at Manhattan's oldest house and its beautiful Ask your Cultural Liaison for a copy garden! This month, take your family to one of the city's most ordownload it here. interesting historical spots, the Morris-Jumel Mansion. The Family Pass provides free general admission for up to 5 individuals any time the cultural institution is open! Don't forget to bring your ID - and have fun! FREE ART WORKSHOP Saturday, April 7 10 AM - NOON Don't miss out on a morning Comments, Feedback? of fun with your little one at Contact Cool Culture Staff via email. this free workshop. Review a full list of Cool Culture Call to reserve space for your partners here. family at 212.923.8008or send an email [email protected].
Get hands-on at Morris-Jumel! Photo courtesy of Trish Mayo.
Join other families for a morning of scavenger hunts, garden explorations, art projects and more at a free family workshop. Learn about the garden's blossoms and then make some colorful ones of your own during a paper craft project at this flower- themed event. EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN Free family guides make it exciting and easy to explore the Morris-Jumel Mansion on any day you decide to visit! Ask for the Scavenger Hunt guide (available in both English and Spanish) when you arrive and get started on an awesome adventure through New York City's history. Explore history at the Museum. Photo courtesy of Tom Stoelker.
Take a trip back in time as you journey through this 247-year-old mansion that was once home to America's first president, George Washington.
For more information on exhibitions and events, check outwww.morrisjumel.org. By Erin Cassin
EVENTS CALENDAR KEY: FP = Free with Cool Culture Family Pass FREE = Free to all, Cool Culture Family Pass not necessary
Saturday, April 7 FAMILIES AND FOLK ART, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Get to know the vast world of folk art through interactive and discussion-based tours followed by fun art-making workshops inspired by objects in the museum. AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM, Manhattan. Ages 4 - 12. FREE
Saturday, April 7 FAMILY AFFAIR: HIPPITY HOPPITY HAPPENINGS! 1:00 - 4:00 PM Hop into spring by creating 'happenings' throughout the Museum! Enjoy an afternoon filled with art- and food-making activities inspired by the exhibition: Juan Downey: The Invisible Architect. Register by calling 718-681-6000 x127. BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS, Bronx. Ages 0 - 12. FREE
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, April 9, 10 & 12 PICTURING PASSOVER WITH PAINTING, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Inspired by artist Edouard Vuillard, use painting and printmaking techniques to create a family scene for the holiday. THE JEWISH MUSEUM,, Manhattan. Ages 4+. FP ** Please note: this event was incorrectly listed as "FREE" in the spring issue of Family Time. A Family Pass is required for free entry to this event.
Tuesday - Friday, April 10 - 13 SPRING BREAK DISCOVERY WEEK, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drop in for an up-close look at the season unfolding in the Discovery Garden. Explore the garden to find signs of springtime with the help of staff and volunteers. Cancelled in inclement weather. BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN, Brooklyn. All Ages. FP
Saturday and Sunday, April 14 - 15 SPRING BREAK: SHARIN' A RIDE, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM Join us during spring break for SHARIN’ A RIDE, an original musical! Hum along during this 30-min hysterical, historical tale of public transportation in the Big Apple. NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM, Brooklyn. Ages 4+. FP
Friday, April 20 SPRING STORYTIME, 10:30 AM Listen to stories about the arrival of spring and find out what was worn in the 19th century during springtime. Then, do an arts & crafts activity. MOUNT VERNON HOTEL & GARDEN MUSEUM, Manhattan. Ages 0-6. FP
Saturday, April 21 MUSIC, MOZART & THE MANOR, NOON - 3:00 PM Drop in to learn how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Listen to stories about music at King Manor, and make your very own musical instrument. KING MANOR MUSEUM, Queens. Ages 4+. FREE
Saturday, April 28 CREATE A CITY, 1:30 PM Work together to create a city with streets, buildings, subways and buses! NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM, Brooklyn. Ages 4+. FP
Sunday, April 29 ARBOR FESTIVAL, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages including garden tours, bird walks, workshops, food, and craft vendors. QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN, Queens. All Ages. FP
Sunday, April 29 ART WORKSHOP + GALLERY TOUR, 10:30 AM - NOON Take a tour and then create a work of art in these programs for children who have developmental and learning disabilities.Space is limited. To register, call 212.423.3256 or e-mail [email protected]. THE JEWISH MUSEUM, Manhatten. Ages 5+. FREE
Fridays, May 4 & May 25 FLIPPING PAGES, 3:30 PM Enjoy an illustrated story on the front lawn. Join the house tour and a fun art activity after. Reservations required: call (718) 816-4508 ext. 13. ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM, Staten Island. Ages 4 - 8. FREE
Saturday, May 5 SACHETS AND FLORAL FANTASY FOR MOM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Honor mom by making paper flowers and fragrant sachets filled with lavender and decorated with buds and natural materials. WAVE HILL, Bronx. All Ages. FREE
Sunday, May 6 OPEN STUDIO: RELATIONSHIPS, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drop in and explore the galleries through a self-guided activity. Then, enjoy hands-on art-making facilitated by educators. THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM, Queens. All Ages. FP
Every Wednesday & Thursday YAK PACKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ART MAKING, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Enjoy playtime with blocks and games and then head over to story time or visit the gallery together! The fun doesn't stop there - you can come back to the classroom after and enjoy hands-on art making inspired by your discoveries! RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART, Manhattan. Ages 2 - 4. FP
Every Thursday TRANSIT TOTS, 11:00 AM Come by for story telling, games and more that stir the imagination. Enjoy the trains and subway stations from years ago in this weekly program. NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM, Brooklyn. Ages 2 - 5. FP
Every 1st Saturday of the month TARGET 1st SATURDAYS & HANDS-ON ART, 5:00 - 11:00 PM Come and enjoy free art programs and entertainment for all ages. From 6:30 - 8:30pm, you can explore new materials and ideas at the drop-in art workshop. Space is limited for the workshop; Pick up a free timed ticket available at the Visitor Center starting at 5:30pm. BROOKLYN MUSEUM, Brooklyn. All Ages. FREE
Every 3rd Saturday of the month SUPER SABADO! 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM SUPER SABADO! showcases traditions, cultural expressions, and the latest in Latino art. Drop in for free concerts, gallery tours, art-making workshops and more! EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, Manhattan. All Ages. FREE
Every Sunday FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS, 1:30 - 4:30 PM Come for fun activities that will get you talking about the art on view! These programs are accessible to all families, including those whose children have special needs and those for whom English is a new language. QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART, Queens. Ages 5 - 12. FREE
Every Sunday TARGET FREE SUNDAYS, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Come for free programs and events ranging from family workshops to theater performances. Explore how art and visual communication can ignite the imagination, engage the mind and reflect our human experience - past, present and future! THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM, Manhattan. All Ages. FREE
Every Sunday FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE JEWISH MUSEUM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Choose from a variety of family-fun events including their Storybooks & Art session, and their Drop-In Art Workshop to engage in painting, sculpting, drawing or crafting. Every second Sunday from 12:00-3:00pm, they also have an Archaeological Digging Zone, where kids can dress up and explore unusual treasures! THE JEWISH MUSEUM, Manhattan. All Ages. FP
Ongoing throughout the year START WITH ART AT THE MET Sketch, explore, listen to stories, and discover the meaning of art! Meet at Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor. Visit www.metmuseum.org for dates and times. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, Manhattan. Ages 3 - 7. FP
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