Mind’s Eye programming is for participants who are blind or have low vision. Join us for a tour of the current exhibition: The Reach of Faith Ringgold, who is a renowned artist, writer, and activist.

Visitors will also see works from the collection by European modernists such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, who inspired Ringgold, as well as contemporary American artists whose work reflects her legacy.

Free, but space is limited. RSVP is required three days before the program. To RSVP, call 212 360 4355 or email access@guggenheim.org. Virtual sessions will also be accessible by web link or dial-in phone number.

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.

Head to Brooklyn Heights for an afternoon filled with engaging art activities, hosted by our new Museum on Wheels! Conceived in partnership with the Brooklyn community, this mobile museum can pull up anywhere in Brooklyn with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus plenty of fun. All ages are welcome to express your creativity and enjoy art-making, games, and giveaways!

Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.

Montague St. between Hicks St. and Henry St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

Celebrate the beauty of the season and a timeless Chinese artistic tradition! Grab a brush and join MOCA teaching artist Yu Rong for a special Chinese calligraphy workshop. Practice the eight basic brush strokes (永字八法) and learn how to write the Chinese character for summer 夏!

This program is geared towards children ages 6-12, and will be done on a drop-in basis. It has been designed as a way to explore brushstrokes in a fun, creative way with informal guidance available from our teaching artist.

FREE! RSVP optional, but appreciated.

Get ready to unleash your inner acrobat as you conquer the ultimate bounce house. Jump, climb, and slide your way through a thrilling experience!

Free with museum admission (free through Culture Connected).

Kicking off a monthly lineup of ocean-themed films, June’s event features Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest on the flight deck. Settle in for an unforgettable movie night under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to watch the film on a giant inflatable screen with stunning views of the Hudson River and city skyline. The movie begins at sunset.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Last entry is at 8:30pm (subject to early closure based on capacity). All guests must enter through the Welcome Center to receive a ticket before entering the Museum.

How can creating art help adult literacy students reach their reading and writing goals? In this workshop, explore ways that students can use art-making to tell complex stories about history and themselves. Discuss a work in the American Art galleries and learn an art-making technique that you can bring back to the classroom.

Free; registration is required. You will receive a secure Zoom link by email.

Get ready to be a color-mixing artist! Kids will use fun-shaped paper and bright markers to create their own masterpiece. Then – with a splash of water – the colors start to blend and swirl like magic! Watch as your artwork transforms into a cool tie-dye surprise. It’s colorful, creative, and tons of fun!

This is a recurring event, so check SICM's website for other workshop dates!

Teens Tuesdays are free programs for teens to expand their art-making skills and connect with other teen artists! Located in the galleries, the program includes sketching, upcycling, and other creative projects, guided by Educators and inspired by current exhibitions. Join us to build your art portfolio, meet other teen artists, or hang out with your friends! Teens of all experience levels are encouraged to join, including those new to art making.

FREE, open to all young people (ages 13–19), and no prior experience needed. Free museum admission, MetroCards, snacks, and materials will be provided. This is a drop-in program, but RSVP beforehand to save your spot for one or more sessions.

The Guggenheim welcomes visitors from the D/deaf community for an in-person American Sign Language (ASL) tour! Join us at the museum to explore our Collection in Focus exhibition Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty.

This after-hours program will be led by educator Joyce Hom. We’ll begin with a tour of the galleries followed by a light reception and art-making activities in the education center.

Free with advance RSVP.

Viewers who have a passion for space science can meet astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other talents through this monthly program that explores space-themed topics!

Live streamed via the Intrepid Museum’s Facebook, YouTube, and X, as well as NASASpaceflight’s YouTube and X, and Kerbal Space Academy’s Twitch.

Registration coming soon!

We are thrilled to invite you to a special Basic Printmaking session as part of the New New Yorkers Program! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for you. This is a free of charge workshop for adults only. No previous experience or sign-up is required—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity.

Create prints using Legos in this free, all-ages workshop inspired by Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200!

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Families of all ages and identities are invited to celebrate Pride through hands-on art and storytelling activities. Guests will explore celebrations of identity aboard Intrepid and learn about the history of LGBTQ+ communities in the Navy.

All registrants will receive a social narrative in advance to help prepare for the event. Teens are encouraged to visit the Teen Corner to create art, hang out and make friends. Current and former service members and their families who pre-register are invited to enjoy a special Military Family Lounge, featuring light beverages and snacks.

Entry to the Museum is FREE with event pre-registration!

In collaboration with Family Day join Abang-guard (Maureen Catbagan + Jevijoe Vitug) in a performative tour of their exhibition Makibaka, followed by a drop-in art workshop for families. Families can learn about and create a salakot, a traditional Filipino hat traditionally used by farmers.

RSVP to attend

MOCA welcomes Daniel C. Tsang, a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, for a special conversation reflecting on his fifty years of activism. During the 1970s, a time when discussing sexuality was rare, Tsang worked to ignite dialogue and increase visibility for LGBTQ+ Asian Americans. As an archivist, journalist, and scholar, Tsang remains at the forefront of advocacy.

In this program, Tsang will reflect on the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights, his contributions to activism, and the ongoing challenges faced by the community today. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Free Admission | Registration Required

Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of activities and music honoring self-expression, community, and Black liberation. Enjoy music, a poetry open mic, games, and crafting, and food from some of Brooklyn’s favorite Black-owned restaurants!

Free with Museum admission. See website for full schedule!

Join us for FREE admission day (with pre-registration) in honor of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the Confederate states. It celebrates the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the farthermost edges of the Union at the time.

MOCA Queer StoryJAM returns for an evening of storytelling exploring pride! This program fosters understanding and strengthens connections across diverse communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time, we’re exploring PRIDE—whether it’s about self-acceptance, a prideful moment in your journey, or activism that has shaped your path.

Free Admission | Registration Recommended

Come with us as we take a tour of the “Mainstages: Educational Theatre.” Museum participants will explore movement, music, improv, and critical thinking activities inspired by global cultures.

This month’s theme, “Fantastic Firefighters,” invites kids to unleash their creativity by designing their very own theatrical experience. Participants will bring their imaginative scenes to life in a fun and interactive way. Join us for hands-on excitement and endless possibilities!

11:00 am – 11:45 pm (2-4 year-olds)
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (5-10 year-olds)

Celebrate the beauty of the season and a timeless Chinese artistic tradition! Grab a brush and join MOCA teaching artist Yu Rong for a special Chinese calligraphy workshop. Practice the eight basic brush strokes (永字八法) and learn how to write the Chinese character for summer 夏!

This program is geared towards children ages 6-12, and will be done on a drop-in basis. It has been designed as a way to explore brushstrokes in a fun, creative way with informal guidance available from our teaching artist.

FREE! RSVP optional, but appreciated.

Discover the fascinating world of fungi and the mushrooms hiding in plain sight in our everyday urban spaces. Join us for our inaugural one-hour myco mini-foray in the Alice Austen House grounds and garden, led by New York Mycological Society amateur mycologists Maren Fossi, Misha Zitser, and Maya Han. Walk will be followed by a mushroom ID table in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, event will be postponed. Magnifying hand lenses will be provided. Beginners and all ages welcome.

Come celebrate the creativity of our community at the BRAC Student Art Show! This special event showcases the artwork of students from our Spring 2025 classes, including MSCreate participants and Teen Project Studio artists. Family, friends, and neighbors are all invited to experience the vibrant talents of our young artists. Don’t miss the Artist Talk at 2PM, where students will share the inspiration behind their work. Join us in honoring the hard work and creativity of our Spring class students and the entire BRAC community!

Join us for a lineup of trailblazing queer artists who shine across mediums, from film and music to drag and visual art! Inspired by Oscar yi Hou’s The Arm Wrestle of Chip & Spike; aka: Star-Makers, June’s First Saturday celebrates luminaries who forge constellations of connection among queer Brooklynites. Enjoy music, art-making, performances, and so much more. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission.

Join us to explore the history of shadow theater while interacting with puppets from around the globe and learn techniques for designing, building, and operating shadow puppets. This workshop will focus on traditional on-screen shadow theater, contemporary OP (overhead projector) shadow theater, or a mixture of the two.

To celebrate pride month, join us for a LGBTQ+ tour of the museum and our Queer Ecologies Project garden! We will take a deep dive into Alice’s photographs, close relationships and what was happening in queer history during Alice’s lifetime.

Celebrate art, queer activism, identity, and allyship in our 12th annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night! Created by and for teens, the evening will be full of art-making, performances, and much more. Free; registration is encouraged. Open to all LGBTQ+ teens and their allies ages 14–19.

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.

In 1776, while cities like Boston and Philadelphia celebrated independence, Staten Island remained loyal to the British and served as a key military base throughout the Revolutionary War. Join historian Dr. Phillip Papas and Historic Richmond Town’s Luke G. Boyd for a conversation exploring Staten Island’s Loyalist roots and what they reveal about America's complex path to independence.

We are thrilled to invite you to a special Basic Printmaking session as part of the New New Yorkers Program! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for you. This is a free of charge workshop for adults only. No previous experience or sign-up is required—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity.