Events

Children read aloud to a registered therapy dog and licensed handler. This program is designed to encourage a love of reading in a fun and warm environment. Recommended for ages 5 and older Preregistration is required.

Mercy Corps and Children for Children will empower young people and their families to take action and become heroes in the fight against global hunger. Join us and learn how youth of all ages can make a difference at home and around the world!

Featuring interactive activity stations with UNFAO’s Growing Connection, Heifer International, PlayPumps International, The Full Belly Project, Media That Matters, City Harvest and music by the Berklee College of Music. Snacks will be served.

For more information visit http://www.mercycorps.org/getinvolved/events

Celebrate National Italian Heritage Month with an afternoon of traditional Italian song and dance performed by the Coro d’Italia. Visitors of all ages can join in and dance the Tarantella—the dance of the spider—and play along with the Tamburello or the Tammorra Nepoletana (Italian tambourines). The Coro d’Italia, recognized as the first ensemble dedicated solely to Italian culture in America, has performed in the New York Metropolitan Area for nearly 70 years, presenting songs from all regions of Italy.

Free with Museum admission.
(212) 534-1672
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For program information, call (212) 534-1672, ext. 3395.