NYC Discovery Lab – Winter Traditions

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024, 11:00am

A wintery scene with snow on the ground, people in the foreground and multicolored homes — Francis Guy, Lousia Ann Coleman. “Winter Scene in Brooklyn, New York.” 1817-1820. Museum of the City of New York. 53.2

Join us this month at the NYC Discovery Lab as we celebrate the winter season in New York City! Learn about the wintertime traditions of New Yorkers past and present every weekend in December with drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 and their grownups!

Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in December
Time: Drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm

Examine historical objects to discover how New Yorkers have celebrated the winter season and pick up a historical cookie recipe to try at home!
Grab a scavenger hunt and explore the five boroughs of New York City in our Gingerbread NYC exhibition.
Craft your own paper gingerbread cookie
Try your hand at Lenape games and learn about wintertime activities of the region's First People
Test your NYC-Knowledge with our True or False: NYC Winter Traditions trivia game.

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.

Questions? Email familyprograms@mcny.org

Supporters

NYC Discovery Lab is made possible in part by the Rochlis Family Foundation.

This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.

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.