El Museo’s bilingual family programs and festivals provide unique opportunities for family learning through gallery discussions, art-making experiences, and the celebration of Latin American and Caribbean cultural traditions. El Museo provides opportunities for the whole family—from small children to grandparents—to join together in a multi-sensory learning experience, integrating the visual arts, music, dance and traditional foods. Exploring Together: Art and Culture for Families is the Museum’s new family workshop program offered on the third Saturday of the month.

• 2008 Family Programs and Festivals Calendar- PDF
• Three Kings' Day Parade and Workshops
• Family Day Festivals
• Museum Mile Festival
• Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Festival
• Miracles on 104th Street Festival

FAMILY WEEK: EL MUSEO AND THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE

Family Workshops at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: Art and Culture of the Dominican Republic
Monday, February 18- Friday, February 22, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm

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Families are invited to attend hands-on workshops at the Museum of
Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust offered in conjunction with a bilingual exhibition opening February 17, Sosúa: A Refuge for Jews in the Dominican Republic (Sosúa: Un Refugio de Judíos en la República Dominicana). In art-based activities and talks with El Museo del Barrio’s artist educators, children and their families will learn about the art and culture of the Dominican Republic as they investigate identity, immigration, and memory. Families will create a memory box incorporating portraiture, writing, and collage.

Admission: Free. The program will be hosted at The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York). For advance registration call
(646) 437-4202.

THE PHILLHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICAS NIÑOS' CONCERT
Saturday, March 1, 3:00 pm

The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (POA) will introduce children to the beautiful sounds of live orchestra. This live musical performance will deepen their appreciation for classical music from the Americas.

Admission: $20, buy one ticket get one free; free for members of El Museo.
Tickets available at www.poamericas.org.

NEW YORK CITY HISTORY DAY
Sunday, March 30, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

In collaboration with The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY), El Museo offers free gallery admission to students and their families in recognition of New York City History Day. At MCNY’s Frederick A.O. Schwarz Children’s Center, middle school and high school contestants will present historical research projects related to the theme of Conflict and Compromise (10:00 am- 5:00 pm). At El Museo del Barrio, artist educators will lead exhibition talks and gallery activities (1:00- 4:00 pm).

Admission: Free. For more information, call Joanna Steinberg at
(212) 534-1672, ext 3402