Roots of Rhythm
A guest artist from S’Cool Sounds will teach visitors about a variety of exciting percussion instruments and their geographic origins! Come learn to play different rhythms and interact using key…
A guest artist from S’Cool Sounds will teach visitors about a variety of exciting percussion instruments and their geographic origins! Come learn to play different rhythms and interact using key…
When school is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, our museum is open to visitors (10 am to 5 pm) and our One Day Fun…
Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create…
Fruit Kebabs and Yogurt Dip make the perfect pair for a simple, refreshing snack. ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains…
The Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band will take you to the islands with their repertoire of reggae and other party favorites. Steel drums are traditionally made from the bottoms of 55-gallon oil barrels. The bottoms are hammered inward with different areas being shaped to make different sounds. Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored…
Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We'll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.
Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.
Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We'll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.
The Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance presents KOUKOU: Gathering Together at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. KouKou is a dance of community that often guides children in learning the fundamentals of African dance. This workshop will highlight the importance of community-building through the magnetic and joyful rhythms and dances of Ivory Coast, West…
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Workshops will be held at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission. Photo credit: "Spaghetti with pancetta, Swiss Brown…
Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We'll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.
Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We'll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.