This tour, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter, gives visitors who are Deaf an enhanced experience through the African American Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. Take the Garden Tram to the Edible Academy stop and explore the plants...
Come to the Children’s Garden to enjoy gardening activities in accessible raised planting beds. Harvest herbs and vegetables, make a flower bouquet, and pot up a plant to take home. This is a drop-in program designed for people with dementia and their caregivers. Our experienced...
Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Discovery Garden | Drop-in program Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats encourage families to explore nature alongside volunteer Discovery Docents. As part of BBG’s celebration of Disability Pride...
For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday with in-person explorations of works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. For updates on upcoming programs, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org. Masks...
Join experts for lively 30-minute dialogues on works of art on view in the galleries. In this talk, author, filmmaker, and founder of Disability/Arts Consultancy Simi Linton first considers the historical and physical significance of the Great Hall stairs. She then continues in the Patio...
Friday, July 21, 2023; 6:30 & 7:30 pm (2 showings, 30-minutes each) The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden WORLD PREMIERE Jerron Herman, choreographer, dancer, and sound artist Sugandha Gupta, costume designer Dancer and choreographer Jerron Herman responds to The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey with LAX, a solo...
Friday, July 21, 2023; 6:30 & 7:30 pm (2 showings, 30-minutes each) The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden WORLD PREMIERE Jerron Herman, choreographer, dancer, and sound artist Sugandha Gupta, costume designer Dancer and choreographer Jerron Herman responds to The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey with LAX, a solo...
Join us July 22 as we celebrate the history and contributions of people with disabilities to the botanical world—past and present—as we offer multi-sensory plant activities for all ages, a live performance from Heidi Latsky Dance, and tours. 12–3 p.m., Vanishing Art Featuring Heidi Latsky Dance, Performing...
What makes a tree notable? It could be its size, its bark, its uses, or a variety of other features. Some of our trees have been here since before the Garden was formally established in 1891. This tour, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied...
J. Hoard interweaves genres to articulate his vivid songwriting. This eclectic approach has yielded songwriting collaborations on two Grammy-award winning albums (Black Coffee – 2022 “Subconsciously” Dance Album & Chance the Rapper – 2017 “Coloring Book” Rap album). Additionally, he works closely with artists such...