Recommended for ages 7 and up There are clues on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th floors. We recommend starting on the 4th floor and working your way down, but you and your family may choose to go in any order! Follow the directions to find the objects.  We remember the service of veterans past and…

Hello families! This week we are inspired by Halloween and by How to Make Friends with a Ghost by Rebecca Green. All Hallows Eve—today known as Halloween—marks the beginning of a three-day celebration of the dead that originated as a pagan Celtic celebration and then a Christian holiday.  In order to have a ton of…

Every year, DiMenna Children’s History Museum looks forward to celebrating Halloween with you. This year, we’ll be getting spooky with you from a safe distance with a whole month’s worth of online programming. Read on to learn about all of the exciting programs and digital activities we have in store for the rest of October….

Recommended for ages 6 and up; this gallery guide is for use at the New-York Historical Society There are stops on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Floors. We recommend starting on the 4th floor and working your way down, but you and your family may choose to go any order. Boo to you from our…

By Ava Prince Vocabulary note: U.S. Government agencies used neutral or vague terms to describe the Japanese American experience during World War II. Scholars and historians realized that terms such as “evacuation” and “internment” didn’t accurately describe what actually happened to thousands of individuals. You’ll find more vocabulary information in italics throughout this blog post….

Recommended for ages 7 and up (and Fire Department or subway fans!) Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Gather Intelligence Name three citywide systems or resources (like city parks or garbage pick up) that keep New York City running….

Recommended for ages 7 and up Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Gather Intelligence Almost four million soldiers, or one in ten Americans, fought in the American Civil War. With your family, talk about what these Civil War…

Recommended for ages 6 and up Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects, and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Use the clues below to discover the true purpose of these mystery objects! First, assign one family member to be the Clue Master and other family…

Recommended for ages 6 and under. Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Real and imaginary animals can be found all around this gallery – in paintings, objects, toys, and even a globe! Search for these animal objects, then hunt…