Still no plans for summer vacation yet? Plan a stay-cation right here in New York City! Your neighborhood museums have all the exhibitions and events that you need for summer fun and excitement. There’s something going on every day this July:
Friday, July 15
ICE CREAM STORYTIME, 10:30AM
The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden is hosting an ice cream party for its youngest visitors, ages 2-6. Listen to stories and pretend to make ice cream just as 19th-century New Yorkers once did.
Saturday, July 16
SUPER SABADO: EL MUSEO”S BLOCK PARTY, 4PM
For the final Target Free Third Saturday of the summer, take your party to the streets, in celebration of El Museo del Barrio’s newest exhibition, The (S) Files, also known as The Street Files, the gallery’s biennial. This Saturday features art making, dance performances, hula hoop and jump ropes, a break dance competition, DJ, and much more!
Sunday, July 17
YOGA IN THE ROTUNDA, 2PM
The Brooklyn Museum is hosting a series of classes and workshops this summer in connection with their exhibition Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior, one of which being yoga. Follow your instructor through the exhibition before embarking on a relaxing and spiritual form of exercise with Nikki Costello.
Monday, July 18
COLONIAL LIFE SUMMER WORKSHOP, 1PM
History comes to life at the Morris-Jumel Mansion where children are encouraged to learn about life in the 18th century. Special tours and art projects are all part of the week-long free camp for children ages 6 and above.
Tuesday, July 19
CADY FINLAYSON, GARDEN GALA CONCERT, 6PM
Listen to this talented Irish fiddler and her partner, guitarist Vita Tanga, as they combine traditional Irish music with American folk tunes in the garden of the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum.
Wednesday, July 20
SUNSET WEDNESDAY-BRONX BEAT: JAZZ FLUTIST DAVE VALENTIN, 7PM
At Wave Hill in the Bronx, listen in on Bxindie musicians as they perform from a diverse repertoire. Tonight, jazz, pop, and Latin music all combine for the perfect soothing Wednesday evening.
Thursday, July 21
THIRD THURSDAY, 6PM
With free admission to the Museum of Biblical Art, this event includes a tour led by curator Liana Lupas, who will lead visitors through the museum’s latest exhibition, On Eagle’s Wings: The King James Bible Turns 400.
Friday, July 22
SUMMER NIGHT, 6PM
The Frick Collection is also hosting a free night of its own, inviting visitors to enjoy their two exhibitions, In a New Light: Bellini’s St. Francis in the Desert, and Turkish Taste at the Court of Marie-Antoinette. Gallery sketching, lectures, dance performances, and other events are being planned for the night.
Saturday, July 23
WARM UP, 2PM
Back for the 14th year, MoMA PS1’s popular Saturday parties feature an eclectic mix of performers. This particular Saturday includes Gang Gang Dance, Miracles Club, Hippos in Tanks, and Lucky Me, among others.
Saturday, July 23 – Sunday, July 24
PEAK EXPERIENCE VI, 7PM
Join young friends at the Rubin Museum as 9-12 year olds adventure through the museum for a special sleepover experience. For the sixth year in a row, this event features mountain climbing, Tibetan art, storytelling, traditional foods, and an adventure you’ll never forget - sure to be the highlight of your child’s summer!
Sunday, July 24
HANDS ON: BUNDLE HOUSE FORTRESSES, 12PM
Join artist Nyugen Smith in an art-making workshop at the Studio Museum in Harlem as he describes his work in recycling various objects. Young visitors are encouraged to make their own objects out of various media, including cardboard, tape, paper, yarn and other materials.
Monday, July 25
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE: THE WORLD’S LARGEST DINOSAURS CAMP, 9AM
At the American Museum of Natural History, join fellow science and history lovers as they travel back in time thousands of years ago. A one-week camp for grades 2 and 3, the camp introduces children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs
Tuesday, July 26
YOUTH PROGRAM: FASHION DESIGN, 1:30PM
In this first half of the free high school program offered at the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, learn how to develop your own fashion line with the help of designer Sena Yang. The workshop also includes a visit to the Met’s landmark exhibition Savage Beauty: Alexander McQueen.
Wednesday, July 27
XAVIER CHA: BODY DRAMA, 12PM
An ongoing event throughout the day and for the run of the so-named exhibition now at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the performance artist invites visitors to watch as she directs various actors throughout the museum for gripping 20-minute performances that touch on various human emotions.
Thursday, July 28
MICHAEL WINOGRAD TRIO, 7:30PM
Visit the Jewish Museum and enjoy klezmer music that joins both traditional Yiddish songs with more modern tunes.
Friday, July 29
TARGET PASSPORT FRIDAYS: TAIWAN, 6:30pm
Visit the Queens Museum for its weekly outdoors event, this night featuring the Asian country of Taiwan. Listen to the drums, enjoy modern dance, and watch a foreign film all on the lawn of Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Saturday, July 30
CURIOUS GEORGE TRAVEL ADVENTURES FESTIVAL, 10AM
Follow Curious George through the museum on his many adventures. Children are invited to pick up a passport for traveling, and the festival is free for all ages to enjoy with admission to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
For more information and to register for each event, please visit the website of the respective museum. Enjoy your summer!
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