Poster House members are invited to join curators Molly Manning and Nicholas D. Lowry for a discussion over coffee about their work and current exhibitions. After some refreshments, join them in the galleries for a brief tour of their personal highlights from Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds & Hearts During Wartime and From Monarchy to […]
Every month, Poster House offers 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 both in person and online through Zoom. These tours are given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access […]
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 your admission ticket, are always free! This Thursday, we will be focusing on […]
Join Ali J. Wheeler and Alima Wheeler Trapp of The Black Canon in conversation with Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey for an intimate discussion about collecting, preserving, and sharing Black cinema history. In this special program, presented in connection with Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen, our two guest speakers will […]
Join Mott Street Girls and award-winning graphic designer Zipeng Zhu for a walking tour of Manhattan’s historic Chinatown! Discover vibrant local businesses and uncover the neighborhood’s rich history while diving deep into the signage, graphics, and visual language that bring the streets to life. The starting location for this tour will be shared with attendees […]
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 6–9pm. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. […]
Stenciling is one of the earliest printmaking techniques and although it is simple, it can produce beautiful and timeless prints. This Poster Kids event looks at the imagery and history of film posters in Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen through a stencil-printing workshop (also known as pochoir printing). This program invites […]
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 times to enjoy your favorite exhibitions at your leisure. No reservations are required, and complimentary coffee and tea will be available for members in the […]
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 your admission ticket, are always free! This Thursday, we will be focusing on […]
Celebrate design, performance, and play at Poster House’s Drink and Draw: Drag Cabaret, inspired by the exhibition Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS. The evening, led by instructor A.E. Kieren and hosted by Junior Mintt, will feature three live drag models, including Junior herself. Guests will spend the first 90 minutes sketching drag […]