Family Day | City/Game: Basketball in New York

When: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 11:00am

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Photograph of people playing basketball in basketball court between two buildings, woman and child in front
Corner of 11th Street and Avenue A, 1977, photograph by Geoffrey Biddle. Courtesy of the photographer.

Explore New York’s basketball history! Discover how the ultimate urban sport has played a role in shaping New York City and participate in a hands-on family activity.

All activities are drop-in and will take place between 11am-2pm.

Family programs are free with Museum admission and free for Members, geared to families with children ages 6–12 years old, and include a snack. Activities are designed for adults and children to complete together. 

Definition Jay from Above. Photographed by Bobbito Garcia.

Related Exhibition - February 14, 2020 - June 20, 2021

City/Game

Experience the excitement, energy, and evolution of this quintessentially urban sport as played on asphalt and in glittering professional arenas.

Supporters

Education programs featuring City/Game are made possible by the Gray Foundation.

Family and Community Engagement Programs are made possible in part by the Margaret S. Ogden and Stephen A. Ogden Memorial Fund, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Sy Syms Foundation, and the Frank J. Antun Foundation.

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors.

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