In honor of the exhibition Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen, join Poster House for a walking tour in Harlem with historian and architectural preservationist John T. Reddick. Explore the historic institutions, cultural landmarks, and architectural icons that shaped Black performance and public life in the neighborhood under the guidance of a […]
In celebration of Poster House’s first Summer Camp, join us in the Education Workshop for an exhibition of the prints and posters that campers (ages 8 to 12) have created and curated. This exhibition is accompanied by an open-studio workshop—drop in for a printmaking session and be inspired by the work of young artists! Poster […]
Poster House is free on the third Sunday of every month, often featuring complimentary programming geared toward families. Be sure to sign up to secure your spot—or just enjoy the museum at your own pace! Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are […]
Poster House members are invited to a private “Last Look” tour of the exhibition Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen. Starting in the 1880s, Black performers and those invested in telling stories centering Black people attempted to counter the dehumanizing and harmful stereotypes created by white people to portray Black characters. Since […]
Participe en una visita guiada en español con el equipo educativo de Poster House para nuestra exposición La negritud en el escenario: Carteles del teatro y del cine afroamericanos. Los carteles de esta exposición nos permiten reflexionar sobre cómo la narrativa afroamericana fue transmitida y transformada durante su transición del teatro a la pantalla grande. […]
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 Poster House for a preview screening of What Wondrous Love Is This in connection with the exhibition Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS. In this extraordinary film, Brooklyn-based journalist and director Tim Chaffee explores the life and work of his mother, Dr. Barbara Chaffee, a public health doctor in Binghamton, New York, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join design historian Paul Shaw at Poster House for a tour of From Monarchy to Modernity: Travel, Identity, & the Czechoslovak First Republic (1918–1938), focused specifically on lettering. Explore how […]