11/11/11 The DiMenna Children's History Museum Opens @ The New-York Historical Society

The New-York Historical Society will be having a grand re-opening weekend celebration starting on Friday through Sunday. A visit to the DiMenna Children’s History Museum is an opportunity for you and your family to become history detectives together--the exhibition was designed with you in mind! All family programs are free with family membership or daily admission. Space is limited, so advance reservations recommended at www.nyhistory.org/programs/family-programs.

The New-York Historical Society

170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)

New York, NY 10024

(212) 873-3400

Hours:

Tues.–Sat. 10am–6pm

Sun. 11am–5pm

Mon. CLOSED

Admission Prices (as of 11/11/11)

Adults $15, Seniors & Educators $12, Students $10, Kids (7–13 yrs) $5, Children under 7 are FREE

FRIDAY

LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT N-YHS
Fri, November 11th, 2011 | 11:00 am
Celebrate the New-York Historical Society's Grand Reopening with George Washington, Benjamin and Deborah Franklin, the Marquis de Lafayette, the 1st New York Regiment and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment.

FAMILY LEARNING LABS
Tales from a 19th-Century Privy
Fri, November 11th, 2011 | 11:30 am
SPEAKERS: Joan H. Geismar, Ph.D. Urban Archaeologist

FAMILY LEARNING LABS
Classic Toys
Fri, November 11th, 2011 | 12:30 pm
Learn about the history of classic games and pick up a few tricks along the way! There will be two workshops, one starting at 12:30 pm and one at 3:30 pm.

FAMILY LEARNING LABS
Join the Hunt!

Fri, November 11th, 2011 | 2:00 pmFamilies team up and head out with just a secret map and lots of surprise clues that take them on a trip around the museum to discover everyday life across the centuries - 1609-2011. On the move and learning all the time, you’ll find that The Hunt is a winning hour of fun and a fun way to spend an hour as a family.

See full schedule of events at the website.
http://www.nyhistory.org/node/62796