History Detectives

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. Find the bronze figure of Harriet Tubman. Size Up the Situation This sculpture is actually a maquette, or model, for a much larger sculpture—Swing Low: Harriet Tubman…

For our October Reading into History Book Club , we are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and discussing Sylvia & Aki. We had a chance to speak with author Winifred Conkling to discuss the book, the true story of Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu, two third graders living in California during World War II. When…

Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links. How are you feeling out there these days, Little New-Yorkers? Now more than ever we each need to practice balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they can be a bit rotten…

This summer, we’re visiting turn-of-the-20th-century Texas with our Book Club pick: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. Tune in via Zoom on September 27 to meet author Jacqueline Kelly and see related primary sources from New-York Historical’s collection!  We had a chance to speak with Jacqueline and ask her a few of our most burning questions….

Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links.   Hello, Little New-Yorkers! This week, meet the John J. Harvey, a talented and brave fireboat who lent a hand on one of New York City’s toughest days. Maira Kalman wrote and illustrated this…

Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links. Hi there, Little New-Yorkers! This week, we are beyond excited to be sharing one of our favorite classic children’s books with you: Jennie’s Hat by Ezra Jack Keats! In this lovely story, Jennie and…

Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links. Hello, Little New-Yorkers! This week, we’re reading another Mo Willems classic, Knuffle Bunny Too, and partying, once again, with our pal, Knuffle Bunny! In this installment of Knuffle Bunny’s adventures, our friend Trixie brings…

Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links. Welcome back, Little New-Yorkers! This week, we are celebrating friendship with the delightful picture book Bear Says Thanks, written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. What better way to celebrate than to…

“There is abundant wildlife in New York City – hundreds of different species call the Big Apple home. From soaring hawks to curious coyotes, it’s no surprise that we encounter animals everywhere from our parks and greenspaces to our roads and roofs. After all, they’re New Yorkers, too!” – WildlifeNYC Our summer read, The Evolution…