From ships to planes, vessels of all types rely on navigation to find their way. Families will explore historic navigation tools and techniques used at sea and make connections to how we navigate the world today.

About Access Family Programs: The Intrepid Museum offers special programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Enjoy a guided tour and inclusive art-making activities on select Sundays. Morning sessions are for children and afternoon sessions are for teens and adults.

Inspired by Rembrandt, Warhol, Klimt, Demuth, young artists will free draw or paint then use gold leaf or metallics with glue to “wash” over the work.

Join us for a free, virtual tour exploring the art of Isamu Noguchi, designed specifically for blind individuals and adults with low vision. Led by trained educators, this program offers engaging discussions through verbal description.

Date: RSVP required
Location: Online via Zoom or phone dial-in

Drop in for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of art-making inspired by our galleries. This session explores Assyrian Art—discover ancient masterpieces and create your own inspired work. Free with Museum admission, no registration required.

Let your creativity flow at our Saturday Sketch Club! Explore Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200, then grab a pencil and bring your own vision to life.

Perfect for all ages—just bring your imagination! Kids must be with an adult. Questions? Email youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Introduce your little one to the world of art through sensory exploration in this special session of Art for Tots, designed for children ages 1–2 and their caregivers. This month, discover Noguchi’s Akari light sculptures, crafted from paper and bamboo, and engage in hands-on activities inspired by traditional Japanese lantern-making.

Celebrate the final day of Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930 with a family-friendly day of art and exploration. Build your own adventure with hands-on activities, guided gallery tours, and creative projects inspired by the exhibition. Free with advance registration—space is limited!

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to explore the theme of relationships through conversations in the galleries and hands-on art-making in the Education Studio (Level C). This month, discover how Isamu Noguchi captured familial connections in his work and create your own clay portraits inspired by his art.

Space is limited—advance registration is required. Program registration includes Museum admission. Free for Family-level members, SNAP/WIC recipients, and Cool Culture members.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Fauré, Sankey, and Dvořák @ Brooklyn Museum 2/23/25

Join us for a creative family-friendly experience at the Brooklyn Museum! Explore the Arts of Asia galleries, then create your own sketches inspired by the exhibits. This program is free with museum admission, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

In honor of Day of Remembrance, The Noguchi Museum offers free admission on Wednesday, February 19. Reflect on the impact of Executive Order 9066 and explore archival materials on Isamu Noguchi’s voluntary incarceration at Poston. A special display will be on view from February 6–23 in the Education Studio. For group reservations or private tours, email education@noguchi.org.

Join a free virtual drawing program every third Monday, exploring Isamu Noguchi’s work in a mindful and supportive space. Engage in art-making, reflective discussion, and guided drawing exercises, no experience needed. Register to receive a Zoom link and bring your own drawing materials.

Celebrate the Lantern Festival on February 12 by crafting colorful paper lanterns to mark the end of Lunar New Year festivities. Add traditional riddles or create your own for a fun and festive touch!

Celebrate Black artists and heritage with a day of art-making workshops, movie screenings, and storytime sessions! Participate in workshops like Affirmation Cards & Coloring Pages of Black Artists (1–4pm) or join the Stapledon Arts Workshop (1–2:30pm, RSVP). Enjoy a selection of short films like Hair Love and Cinderella, and family-friendly storytime at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, or 3:00 pm. All ages are welcome for a fun-filled day of creativity and culture!

Discover the galleries through Isamu Noguchi’s words and engage in art and writing as a means of healing and reflection. Free with admission, no registration required.

This program offers art-making and gallery exploration activities for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Each month features a new theme and activities for all participants. Museum Explorers runs from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for children, while OpenStudios takes place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for teens and adults, providing a creative space to engage with peers and explore the arts.

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to explore light in Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and create mixed-media paper artworks inspired by Lunar New Year. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Free for eligible members and SNAP/WIC recipients.

This program offers art-making and gallery exploration activities for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Each month features a new theme and activities for all participants. Museum Explorers runs from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for children, while OpenStudios takes place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for teens and adults, providing a creative space to engage with peers and explore the arts.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at MOCA with a fun-filled Lunar New Year Family Festival! Enjoy cultural activities and surprises for all ages.
Morning session: 10 AM–1 PM; Afternoon session: 2 PM–5 PM.
Limited free tickets available for Culture Pass, Cool Culture, and Culture Connected families. Tickets at the door if capacity allows.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with an extended conversation about Isamu Noguchi’s Lunars, featured in the "Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation" exhibition. Join us on the second floor for this insightful discussion, free with admission. No advance registration required.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Brooklyn author Michele Wong McSween as she launches Gordon & Li Li’s: Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book! Join us on January 29, 2025, at 2 PM for interactive storytelling, bilingual activities, crafts, and a book signing. Perfect for families with kids ages 3-8. Don’t miss MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover happening the same day from 1–4 PM!

Join MOCA for MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover! Help us welcome the Year of the Snake by crafting colorful decorations with teaching artist Yu Rong. Your creations will be displayed throughout the Museum during the Lunar New Year Family Festival. Perfect for families and open to all!

Join us for Art for Tots (3–4), a program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. This month, explore stones and sand through Noguchi’s sculptures inspired by Japanese gardens. The program includes gallery exploration and strategies for navigating museum spaces with young children. Registration includes full admission to the Museum.

Spread the holiday cheer by joining our 5th Annual Toy Drive! From November 21 to December 15, drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 at the Admissions Desk.

On Sunday, December 15, from 11 AM–2 PM, pick up gifts for your little ones while supplies last. Remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.

Free and open to all, in partnership with the Kinnect Foundation.

Discover how Intrepid’s crew celebrated special occasions at sea, honoring Navy traditions while away from family. This Access Family Program offers guided tours and art-making activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Join us on select Sundays—children’s sessions in the morning, and sessions for teens and adults in the afternoon!

Families with children of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and enjoy a creative art-making activity in the Education Studio (Level C).

This month, discover the magic of suminagashi, a Japanese technique that uses floating ink on water to create mesmerizing marbled patterns.

Bring the family and dive into art together!

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, held on select Sundays, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

Draw inspiration from works in our reinstalled American Art galleries. Learn about figure drawing, and then create your own sketches inspired by the art on view.

Bring your little ones (ages 1–2) to Art for Tots! This month, we’ll explore textures in Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and even try making art with our feet. Enjoy a relaxed experience in the galleries, along with tips for exploring museum spaces with young children. Program registration includes full museum admission.