Events & Workshops

Explore the world of technology and entertainment with hands-on workshops and special events. All events and workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: FAVORITE ANIMALS

Thursday, November 5
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 per participant

Watch Sesame Street: Elmo's Animal Adventures and then join us for a special workshop where you can learn about your favorite animals. Create and design your own favorite animal mask to take home. No reservation required and space is limited.

TECH IN THE PLAZA: PEEKING INTO PLAYSTATION

Saturday, November 7
Sunday, November 22
Saturday, December 5
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

You know how to play the game but do you know how the game is played? Go beyond what's on your screen and explore the inner workings of the PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 consoles and Dual Shock2 controller. Learn what makes these devices uniquely designed for video game playing and how they differ from your computer. Take it apart yourself as museum staff guide you through the process piece by piece. No reservation required and space is limited. Best suited for ages 8 and up.

TECH FOR TOTS: LEARNING WITH COMPUTERS

Thursday, November 19
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join us for a special workshop where you can use technology as a learning tool for your child. Children explore shapes, colors, and letters while being introduced to some of the basic functions of a computer. Reservations for up to 2 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. Best suited for children at a pre-k to kindergarten learning level.

SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: OPTICAL TOYS

Sunday, November 29
Sunday, December 13
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
$5 per participant

Bring your drawings to life and explore some of the earliest methods for creating the moving image through traditional optical toys. Used to create the illusion of motion, devices like the thaumatrope and phenakistoscope are considered the predecessors to the modern animated film. Make your own optical toys to take home. Reservations of up to 4 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. Best suited for ages 8 and up.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: HOLIDAY FUN WITH FACES

Thursday, December 3
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 per participant

Watch Elmo’s World: All About Faces and join us for a special workshop where you can create a greeting card with you own face! Create a special holiday card using a digital picture and a little imagination. No reservation required and space is limited.

 

TECH FOR TOTS: LEARNING WITH DIGITAL CAMERAS

Thursday, December 17
2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Join us for a special workshop where you can use technology as a learning tool for your child. Children explore some of the basic functions of a digital camera and practice their picture taking talent. Reservations for up to 2 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. Best suited for children at a pre-k to kindergarten learning level.