First Friday

Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. […]

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First Friday: Bad Boys II Movie Screening

The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This First Friday, guests will enjoy a free screening of the timeless action film,  Bad Boys […]

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First Friday: Hand Lettering on Walls Drop-In Activity

Stop by the Poster House Children’s Area during First Friday to try your “hand” at hand lettering! Under the guidance of teaching artist Robin Mork, who hand-painted the lettering in the exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with large-scale lettering techniques. All […]

$10.00

First Friday: NYC Travel Poster Collage Workshop

Join collage artist Luis Martin/The Art Engineer for an afternoon of conversation and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore collage techniques by making their own travel posters inspired by the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. No experience necessary; just bring your curiosity and creativity! Accessibility Note: Masks and […]

$10.00

First Friday: Glo in the City Live Comedy Show 

New York City is considered to be a mecca for comedians, so what better way to celebrate Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters than with a comedy show? Poster House is excited to host a special edition of Glow in the City, a monthly queer, trans, and BIPOC comedy show spotlighting […]

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Top to Tip Walking Tour

Get to know Manhattan in a way even few life-long New Yorkers do: by walking the length of the island from the Bronx to the Battery. Join author, historian, and architectural designer Tom Rinaldi on a 13-mile urban hike that will trace Manhattan’s spine from the island’s northern end down to Battery Park. With brief […]

$75.00

Poster Kids: Lights, Camera, Action!

Step into the limelight this month as we explore movie posters designed by the incredible Dawn Baillie. We’ll focus on Dawn’s use of photography and direct our own photoshoots. Get ready for your one-and-a-half hours of fame!  Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related […]

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Members-Only Tour: Print Center NY

Poster House Members are invited to a private tour of New Voices: Ritual at Print Center New York. Drawing attention to everyday objects, concerted repetition, and artistic process, this exhibition considers the fundamental but often unrecognized role that ritual plays in our everyday lives. Combining traditional print media with sculpture, fiber, assemblage, and installation, the […]

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The Truman Show Movie Screening

The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie includes some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Throughout the exhibition, Poster House will screen a selection of films from the movie-focused exhibition. This Friday, there will be a free screening of the highly praised film, The Truman Show. […]

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Live Dancing Drink & Draw: It’s Showtime NYC!

Join Poster House for an evening of gesture drawing featuring the dancers of It’s Showtime NYC! in the Main Gallery. Inspired by the acclaimed exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, guests will learn to draw figures in motion with instruction and demonstration by illustrators Robin Mork and A.E. Kieren. Artists […]

$40.00