Every Thursday. Free with Museum Admission. Ages 6 and up.

Drop in to try your skills at one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world. Beginning cross-stitchers will learn the basic stitch and create a bookmark with their new skill. More seasoned stitchers can continue working on their bookmark or branch into more complicated designs – make a handcrafted gift for someone!

Younger kids may also enjoy coming along and contributing to our community weaving using recycled fabrics and ribbons.

Singin’ and dancin’ — that’s what it’s all about! Alastair leads kids in sing-and-move-alongs of original and classic American tunes, including songs by Woody Guthrie, Mississippi John Hurt, and Leadbelly. Students will be up on their feet, moving their bodies, finding their voices and engaging with the vibrant history of American folk and blues music. Alastair’s performances are appropriate for kids of all ages.

Explore the DiMenna Children's History Museum with PBS Character Arthur! Uncover objects and learn about New York's oldest museum and the newest museum!

Every Tuesday and Friday. 3:30 - 4:15 pm. Free with Museum Admission. Ages 3-6.  

Each class includes a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, story readings, play time with historic toys, and a related craft project.

Every first Saturday!

Look, imagine, draw and create! Families explore history through art making in this educator-led gallery and studio program. Participants will be inspired by different paintings in the galleries and will then create their own personal masterpieces. Space is limited to the first thirty participants. Recommended for ages 5 - 9.

Calling all history buffs! Dress up as your favorite historical figure – fictional or real! Practice walking, talking and acting like a historical figure with our acting coach, and then enter our costume contest. Prizes for participation, and grand prize winners in time-period categories.

Pick up a history hunt, stop by to make art, and take part in our history quiz. Come and spend the day at the New-York Historical Society!

Natural New York City Scavenger Hunt
April 11 - April 15, 11 am - 4 pm
Ages 6 and up
Celebrate spring by traveling through the museum, discovering objects related to the natural world in the city. Participants get prizes for participation and can enter a raffle to win a Liberty the Dog toy!

Award winning artist and author, Maira Kalman, reads from the historical gem Looking at Lincoln. Kalman shares Lincoln’s remarkable life with young readers, from his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death. Her charming text and bold artwork make history come alive in a fresh and exciting way.

No preregistration required. Free with museum admission.

Join the Hunt! DiMenna Children’s History Museum Scavenger Hunt
11 am–4 pm
Families team up and head out with a list of clues that take them on a trip around the DiMenna Children's History Museum. Prizes for participation, and everyone can enter our Liberty the Dog raffle!

Historical Art making
1–4 pm
Make, decorate and wear your own election button or tri-cornered hat.

Show off your history skills at our daily family quiz show; drop in for some art making, or join our history scavenger hunt. And don’t miss our Wednesday Historical Costume Contest!
Best for ages 4–14.

No preregistration required. Free with museum admission.