Events

We invite our older adult community (65+) to join us every third Wednesday of the month for a special art-making workshop inspired by our exhibitions.

In collaboration with Nuevayorkinos, we are delighted to host a special panel discussion and reception in honor of our summer-long partnership entitled #MIBARRIO. Our guests will discuss the historical and cultural relevance of El Barrio in the past 50 years, and today.

We invite families with children on the autism spectrum to explore El Museo before they open to the general public. Educators will guide families through sensory friendly activities and an art making workshop. Recommended for children ages 5 to 17 years old. Siblings’ welcome!

Celebrate Mexico’s beloved 3,000 year-old tradition that commemorates friends and relatives who have passed away, with face painting, art making, performances and more.

El Museo del Barrio kicks-off its new ‘El Teatro Presents’ series with legendary singer, songwriter, actor, musician, activist, and politician Ruben Blades.

Join the 2019 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program artists for a conversation about their practice, inspiration, and perspective.

Learn, play, explore, and grow during El Museo’s monthly bilingual program for our tiniest visitors. Join us on the first Saturday and Wednesday of every month. TWO SESSIONS!

El Museo del Barrio is delighted to host an extraordinary dance celebration: LIFT/UPLIFT that serves as a climactic conclusion to the feature-length documentary, LIFT, directed by Academy Award nominee David Petersen. Eight years in the making, the film follows a group of remarkable children from underprivileged backgrounds who embrace the discipline, passion, and beauty of ballet to step from […]

Learn, play, explore, and grow during El Museo’s monthly bilingual program for our tiniest visitors. Join us on the first Saturday and Wednesday of every month. TWO SESSIONS!

El arte tiene el poder de inspirar y transformar. Teniendo esto presente, Arts & Minds une a adultos con deficiencia de memoria y sus cuidadores en nuevas experiencias artísticas. A través de charlas en las galerías y actividades artísticas, Arts & Minds abre una ventana hacia la creatividad y el bienestar.

We invite our older adult community (65+) to join us every third Wednesday of the month for a highlights gallery tour of our on view exhibitions.

We invite our older adult community (65+) to join us every third Wednesday of the month for a special art-making workshop inspired by our exhibitions.