Join the Brooklyn Poetry Slam, a dynamic and inclusive event hosted by poets Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. This pay-what-you-can event celebrates Brooklyn's vibrant spoken word scene!

Want to compete?
Sign up early to take part in the slam! The competition includes two rounds where poets perform original works (three minutes per round). Judges from the audience score the poets, and the highest cumulative score wins.

Accessibility: For accommodations, including ASL interpretation, email access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Register now and experience the power of words in Brooklyn’s heart!

Experience an immersive soundscape by violinist and composer Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache). Presented in conjunction with The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, Ortman’s work reflects on the concept of home. The soundscape incorporates recent field recordings from Brooklyn—captured between the Brooklyn Museum and her home on Flatbush Avenue—and blends them with live, improvised music featuring Apache violin, bells, whistles, voice, tambourine, and triangle.

Explore how the crew of the massive Intrepid aircraft carrier kept it moving, and go behind the scenes with a virtual reality look at its engine and fire rooms! This Access Family Program welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, alternating monthly between virtual and onsite sessions on select Sundays.

As part of the production of New Year’s Eve Dinner by Director Zhenyu Meng and SpArkling Theatre Studio, the Museum of Chinese in America invites you to an immersive, participatory theater workshop titled Threads of Home. This workshop will offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process, utilizing Chekhov's acting techniques.

Participants will step into the floor plan of a traditional northern Chinese household, exploring the personal and emotional nuances of “home.” Through theatrical exercises, you’ll engage in a unique experience of memory, props, and dialogue — all while reflecting on what it means to gather during Lunar New Year.

What to Expect:

Start the new year off right by designing a personalized vision board! Magazine designers use vision boards to find the perfect look and feel for their magazine— something that is visually appealing, draws readers in, and reflects the content of the articles. We can use our vision boards to envision our goals and dreams for the year ahead. What color palette embodies your hopes for 2025? What words can motivate you? What new things do you want to try? Whether you want to master new recipes, excel in a sport, or read a record number of books, a vision board can keep you on track and inspired.

Join Chinatown BID for an inspiring afternoon of culture and creativity with Meggendorfer Prize-nominated paper engineer Star Shen at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)! This hands-on event is perfect for all ages and offers a unique exploration of pop-up art and tradition.

Event Highlights:
Journey Through Pop-Up Book History
Discover the origins, techniques, and evolution of pop-up books and their influence on modern storytelling.

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Manhattan’s Chinatown Pop-Up Book
Be the first to preview Shen’s latest creation: a pop-up book celebrating the rich culture and landmarks of Manhattan’s Chinatown.

DIY Pop-Up Red Envelope Workshop
Craft your own Lunar New Year pop-up red envelopes under Shen’s expert guidance. Create personalized designs to share blessings and good fortune!

🎁 Bonus: Receive beautifully crafted gifts and connect with the vibrant culture of Chinatown!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, create, and celebrate!

Free First Friday at The Noguchi Museum

Enjoy free admission to The Noguchi Museum on the first Friday of every month. Advance reservations are highly recommended, as walk-ins are admitted based on capacity.

When: First Friday of each month
Tickets: Released two weeks prior to each date
Where: The Noguchi Museum, New York

The Museum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-in-Residence program invites you to MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia, an engaging showcase of works-in-progress from five resident performing artists. This year’s theme, Heteroglossia, encourages artists to explore identity through the lens of their unique cultures and lifestyles.

In this presentation, Theater/Performance Director Yibin Wang will debut Tongues, a documentary performance project. Through personal stories and daily experiences, Tongues reflects on the cross-cultural identities of Asians in America, focusing on the significance of mother tongues and cultural heritage.

Spread the holiday cheer by joining our 5th Annual Toy Drive! From November 21 to December 15, drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 at the Admissions Desk.

On Sunday, December 15, from 11 AM–2 PM, pick up gifts for your little ones while supplies last. Remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.

Free and open to all, in partnership with the Kinnect Foundation.

Spread the holiday cheer by joining our 5th Annual Toy Drive! From November 21 to December 15, drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 at the Admissions Desk.

On Sunday, December 15, from 11 AM–2 PM, pick up gifts for your little ones while supplies last. Remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.

Free and open to all, in partnership with the Kinnect Foundation.

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) kicks off its 2024-25 NEA Big Read initiative featuring Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Celebrate the Hulu premiere of this National Book Award-winning novel with a free book discussion and writing workshop led by educator Alice Fung. Dive into themes like family histories, the immigrant experience, and storytelling as a tool for addressing real-world challenges. Participants will also engage in a creative writing activity and receive a free copy of the book.

No prior writing experience needed—everyone is welcome! Join us this winter to explore Where We Live through literature and community.

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Museum at Eldridge Street invite you to a virtual seminar with Judaic Studies scholar Shiyong Lu on the history of kosher Chinese food in New York City.

Discover how New York Jews in the 20th century bridged cultural divides by blending Chinese cuisine with Jewish traditions, creating a unique phenomenon: kosher Chinese food. Explore its origins, influence, and the role it played in shaping American Jewish identity, with insights from NYU researcher Shiyong Lu.

Join us for this fascinating discussion just in time for the holiday season!

Discover how Intrepid’s crew celebrated special occasions at sea, honoring Navy traditions while away from family. This Access Family Program offers guided tours and art-making activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Join us on select Sundays—children’s sessions in the morning, and sessions for teens and adults in the afternoon!

Discover how Intrepid’s crew celebrated special occasions at sea, honoring Navy traditions while away from family. This Access Family Program offers guided tours and art-making activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Join us on select Sundays—children’s sessions in the morning, and sessions for teens and adults in the afternoon!

Visit our Holiday Market, cohosted with Brooklyn Pop-Up, and discover unique, handmade treasures from local artisans. Browse artwork, jewelry, fashion, home goods, and more! Enjoy caroling by a cappella group VocalSouL on December 21–22 from 2:30–3 PM.

Free with Museum admission—don’t miss this festive shopping experience!

Step into the role of designer and editor of your very own magazine! Experiment with ways to bind your zine and use its pages as a canvas for self-expression. Whether you’re sketching outfits, writing articles, or picturing your perfect day, celebrate who you are and who you want to become—one creative page at a time!

Families with children of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and enjoy a creative art-making activity in the Education Studio (Level C).

This month, discover the magic of suminagashi, a Japanese technique that uses floating ink on water to create mesmerizing marbled patterns.

Bring the family and dive into art together!

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) continues its LGBTQ AANHPI Program Series in partnership with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2024, presenting Red Reminds Me…—a poignant program of seven newly commissioned videos exploring the diverse emotional experiences of living with HIV today.

Featuring artists from around the globe, the program uses visual storytelling to reframe associations with the color red—beyond pain and tragedy—to themes of intimacy, kinship, and freedom. Join us to reflect on how grief, anger, and loss coexist with resilience, memory, and liberation.

Presented in partnership with Visual AIDS, a nonprofit committed to art, dialogue, and advocacy for HIV+ individuals.

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, held on select Sundays, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

Step back in time and get inspired by the bold, colorful designs of the 90s and 2000s! Explore the fonts that defined a generation in Magazine Fever, from the grunge of the 90s to the neon glow of Y2K aesthetics. Then, create your own eye-catching lettering. Whether you’re crafting bold headlines, playful bubble letters, or iconic WordArt, join us in channeling your inner designer and creating fonts that pop!

Join us for Tres veces sur, a thought-provoking conversation between Catalina Schliebener Muñoz and Nicolás Cuello on Latin American cultural history and reimagining the "South" in art. Inspired by Schliebener Muñoz’s Buenos Vecinos exhibition, the discussion delves into queer archives, the role of childhood emotions, and animalized portrayals of brown bodies in reshaping stereotypes seen in Disney’s Saludos Amigos and Los Tres Caballeros. Presented in Spanish with live English interpretation.

Draw inspiration from works in our reinstalled American Art galleries. Learn about figure drawing, and then create your own sketches inspired by the art on view.

Join us at Alice Austen House for complimentary refreshments and family memberships as we kick off NYC's The People’s Money! New Yorkers ages 11+ can help decide city budget priorities in their borough. Idea sessions across the city will turn into ballot proposals, with winning projects set for launch in July 2025. Spread the word using our digital toolkit and make your voice heard!

Bring your little ones (ages 1–2) to Art for Tots! This month, we’ll explore textures in Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures and even try making art with our feet. Enjoy a relaxed experience in the galleries, along with tips for exploring museum spaces with young children. Program registration includes full museum admission.

Join us for a free, virtual art-making workshop that closely examines scenes from Distance Noguchi. These films feature spaces in The Noguchi Museum captured from a fixed perspective over several hours, with light shifting in real time and nature actively interacting with sculpture. Learn introductory drawing techniques and then settle into a flow while creating a long sketch. Reflect on your drawings and discuss the integration between art, space, and time.

Materials: Pencils, an eraser, and paper. Previous drawing experience is not necessary.

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, held on select Sundays, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

Join us for Art for Tots, crafted for children ages 3–4 and their caregivers! This month, dive into Noguchi's textured sculptures and discover how we can create art with our feet. Registration includes museum admission. Sign-ups open at 9 am!

Stop by Brooklyn Museum's market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 35 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Join the Museum of Chinese in America for a compelling MOCA TALKS event with Curtis Chin, author of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Chin will delve into his journey growing up as a gay Chinese American in 1980s Detroit, capturing life at his family’s Cantonese restaurant, Chung’s. His memoir reflects on self-discovery amid a backdrop of rising xenophobia, the AIDS crisis, and Reagan-era shifts, offering insight into how these experiences influenced his work as a writer and activist.

Join MOCA for a meaningful symposium spotlighting mental health in the AAPI LGBTQ+ community! Hear from a panel of mental health experts as they cover topics like self-acceptance, relationships, and the unique challenges queer Asian Americans face. Bring your questions for an open dialogue, with Mandarin support available. Attend in person or join us via live stream. This event is part of MOCA’s commitment to mental health awareness and inclusivity for all AAPI LGBTQ+ voices.