Shirley Chisholm's Centennial Birthday Celebration

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 11:00am

Price: Free with Museum Admission

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On Saturday, November 30th, commemorate the centennial of the birth of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the New York State Legislature and Congress! Join us for a day filled with inspiration and hands-on fun to celebrate Chisholm's life and legacy.

Create your very own megaphone to amplify your voice
Embark on an engaging Chisholm-themed scavenger hunt for a chance to win a special prize
Immerse yourself in interactive storytime sessions that brings Chisholm's remarkable life to light (1:00 - 1:30 p.m. and 3 - 3:30 p.m.)
Explore Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 through an "Ask a Curator" session with Sarah Seidman, Puffin Curator of Activism at MCNY (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
See a proclamation from the New York City Council honoring Chisholm’s powerful legacy and our exhibition
Enjoy sweet treats from Amy’s Bread that honor this trailblazing icon

Museum Admission:
New York State Residents: Pay What You Can
Children: Free for ages 18 and under
Adults $23/Seniors $18 & Students/$14 – please purchase a ticket online or pay-what-you-wish at the door on the day of your visit. No registration necessary.

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is made possible in part by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Dobkin Family Foundation, The Puffin Foundation, Ltd., The Barbara Lee Family Foundation Fund at Fidelity Charitable, and an anonymous family foundation. This exhibition is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

NYC Discovery Lab is made possible in part by the Rochlis Family Foundation, with additional support provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Family Programs are made possible in part by the Margaret S. Ogden and Stephen A. Ogden Memorial Fund, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Rochlis Family Foundation, and Tianaderrah 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..