Head to East New York for an afternoon filled with engaging art activities hosted by our new Museum on Wheels! Conceived in partnership with the Brooklyn community, this mobile museum can pull up anywhere in Brooklyn with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus plenty of fun. All ages are welcome to express your creativity and enjoy art-making, games, and giveaways from Yadestiny Treasure Chest and Brooklyn Tea.
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Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.
This program is created in partnership with The C.R.I.B. Family Enrichment Center in East New York.
Activities
Mini–boom boxes
Build your own mini–boom box and express your visual style. Use collage materials to bring your wireless speaker to life!
Jewelry making
Design earrings and charm bracelets with young designer Leilani Zoë, inspired by works from the Arts of Africa and Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art collections.
Community mural
Capture the vibrant energy of street art in East New York through a collective mural activity led by local artists.
Fashion upcycling
Explore sewing, quilting, textiles, and more with Black Girls Sew.
Touch tour
Get hands-on! Use your sense of touch to discover artworks from our collection. Each 15-minute interactive demonstration accommodates up to 15 attendees.
Games and play
Grab some chalk, play a game of giant Jenga, or test your skills at cornhole! Plus, pop in for double Dutch and bubble demonstrations by BubbleMan Stephen Duncan.
