Join us for an afternoon of Zines & Screams! There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and much of it can feel overwhelming. In times like these, community and creativity are powerful tools for processing and connecting. Together, we’ll share ideas and resources through zine-making — creating our own small works of art…

Tag us on social media using @NYCMER The Intrepid Museum is a private, nonprofit educational institution that exemplifies the intersection of history and innovation through its exhibitions. STEM and history are showcased through technological marvels such as Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and Growler, the only nuclear-weapons-carrying submarine open to the public. The Museum’s…

Join us to kick off the NYCMER year! Our annual Meet & Greet will take place at the New York Aquarium, located at 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Connect with museum professionals while learning about efforts of the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect wildlife both locally and in over 50 countries around the globe.…

Tag us on social media using @NYCMER Utilizing Outdoor and Green Spaces in Urban Institutions Wildlife Conservation Society Education is a pioneer in zoo-based learning, inspiring over 1.5 million people each year across New York City. Operating across five parks—Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium—WCS provides…

Join us on Zoom for the 2025 NYCMER Town Hall! Hear from the NYCMER Board about the progress, projects, and programs from the past year, and share goals and visions for the upcoming year. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity for the Board to hear from you! There will be ample time for discussion, questions, and feedback throughout…

Our next NYCMember Tour is taking place on Thursday, May 29, from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Jackie Robinson Museum! The Jackie Robinson Museum celebrates the enduring legacy of one of the most important Americans of the 20th century, chronicling his trailblazing achievements against the backdrop of United States history. Invoking Robinson’s role as a champion for…

Join us for the 2025 NYCMER Annual Conference on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Teachers College, Columbia University. This year’s theme is Welcome: Museums in Community. For more information about sessions and registration, please visit the Annual Conference page.

When: Friday, January 24th, 1:00 – 3:00 PMWhere: VirtualRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D5vfJqWyT7iSh-08Gje56g Are you ready to sharpen your skills as an educator in your field? Join fellow informal educators from NYCMER for a FREE interactive, two-hour virtual workshop where we’ll dive into lesson planning, using objects to boost learning, and demystifying Scope and Sequence.  Choose TWO skills to focus on and collaborate with experienced…

Happy Holidays! Join us for an evening of music, friends, and celebration at the annual NYCMER Holiday party. Enjoy special after hours access to the Museum of the City of New York, including the special exhibit Above Ground: Art from the MartinWong Graffiti Collection, as well as the company of cheerful colleagues celebrating a year…

Our next NYCMember Tour is taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Storm King Art Center! Quoting from their About page, “Storm King Art Center is a 500-acre outdoor museum located in New York’s Hudson Valley, where visitors experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.” During this NYCMember Tour, educators from Storm…