Poster House Members are invited to a “Last Look” curatorial tour of the exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Join guest curator Nicholas Lowry for a tour of his acclaimed show and learn how New York City went from a pit stop en route to Saratoga to the vibrant tourist […]
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. […]
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 Wes Anderson’s classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. The […]
Join Chief Curator Angelina Lippert for a curatorial tour of the acclaimed exhibition The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The work of Dawn Baille. Angelina will discuss Dawn Baillie’s involvement with some of the most iconic and beloved posters in modern cinematic history. Learn about the evolution of the production of movie posters through an […]
Join teaching artist Paris Baillie for a hands-on introductory workshop to stop-motion animation. Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion animation and work together to create an animated project. Learn how to use simple materials, including clay and smartphones, to create your own stop-motion animations. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of […]
Join teaching artist Fan Kong to create unique styrofoam stamps inspired by the exhibit Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be invited to (re)imagine the landmarks, monuments, and symbols of their own speculative “wonder city” as the instructor guides them in making designs using styrofoam […]
Join Poster House for an unforgettable experience exploring the historical context of the fascinating world of ballroom. This one-of-a-kind performance will bridge the gap between our celebrated exhibition Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters and the vibrant underground ballroom culture. Prepare to immerse yourself in a display that traces the influence […]
Whether we’re traveling by train, car, or plane, chances are we still rely on maps for directions. After exploring Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters, we’ll create our own maps to guide people through New York City. Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for a family-friendly, interactive poster […]
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in […]
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–check […]