Lorenzo Homar, the artist featured in the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print, was a Puerto Rican printmaker. His posters celebrated the rich culture of Puerto Rico, including the craft of Flores De Papel or Paper Flowers. Join us in the Education workshop on the museum’s lower level to make your own paper flower! This workshop […]
Join Poster House for an interactive and intimate performance by Spellbound Theatre that will teach little ones more about public transportation! This one-of-a-kind storytelling production follows a lost toy, Catbear, as it travels through the tunnels of New York City on six different subway lines, looking for its owner. Each train has its own story, […]
Stop by the Education Workshop on the lower level of Poster House to make a button inspired by the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. This workshop is for all ages. This is not a drop-off program. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the […]
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 […]
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 […]