Robinson’s Readers invites children ages 4 through 6 and their grown-ups to the Jackie Robinson Museum for an educator-facilitated picture book story time and hands-on craft inspired by the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. Each month will be different, with featured books and activities highlighting the stories of athletes, activists, historical figures, and young people that are connected to or inspired by Robinson’s achievements on and off the field.

Offered on the Second Saturday of the month at 11:30AM

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What to Expect at Robinson’s Readers

• Interactive picture book reading by a Jackie Robinson Museum educator
• Music and movement breaks
• Light snacks provided (and home snacks allowed)
• Craft activity related to the day’s theme
• Option to borrow Gallery Explorer bags for intergenerational exploration of the Museum
• Grown-ups are expected to stay through the program and welcome to participate as we practice early literacy and active reading skills.

Tickets

This program is included with museum admission, which is free for children under 5. Walk-ins are also welcome, though advance registration is appreciated.

Winter/Spring 2026 Schedule

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December 13, 2025 featuring Testing the Ice By Sharon Robinson

Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon Robinson tells a winter story that celebrates her father’s courage while growing up at their Connecticut home. After the story, craft a mini “My Day at the Jackie Robinson Museum” scrapbook, inspired by the Robinson family scrapbooks on display at the museum!

January 10, 2026 featuring Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson

Hear the inspiring story of the thousands of African American children, motived by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to action, who raised their voices to speak out against inequality in Birmingham, Alabama. After the story, create a mini Speak Out Megaphone to bring attention to causes you care about, and learn about Jackie Robinson’s work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

February 14, 2026 featuring Henry Aaron’s Dream by Matt Tavares

Explore the stories of young baseball players Willie Mays and Hank Aaron on their journey to becoming big-league players. After the story, celebrate what you love about your community by creating Team Jersey that represents your neighborhood.

March 14, 2026 featuring Mamie on the Mound: A Women in Baseball’s Negro Leagues by Leah Henderson

Learn about the trailblazing baseball player Mamie Johnson and her journey to becoming the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues. After the story, learn about talented female athletes and figures who left their mark on baseball, and create a Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque or Medal in their honor.

April 11, 2026 featuring Stealing Home: Jackie Robinson Against the Odds by Robert Burleigh

Learn about Jackie Robinson’s barrier breaking first day on the Brooklyn Dodgers, and how it changed the sport of baseball. After the story, craft you own (paper) baseball hat, and cheer on your favorite team and player!

We celebrated African American Music Month and Juneteenth with a special tribute to the Robinson family’s legendary An Afternoon of Jazz concerts.  This intergenerational program featured museum tours, interactive jazz performances with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and hands-on activities that honored the legacy of the concerts and explored African American music, past and present.

What’s Happening

Interactive Jazz Performance – Join Jazz at Lincoln Center vocalist and educator Goussy Celestin as she leads an exciting quartet in a series of family-friendly interactive performances celebrating Jazz! Be sure to join us to sing, move, and listen to this incredible music.

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Museum Tours – African American Music Month meets our “Third Thursday” tour series. For this special event, the custom-designed tour will highlight the intersections between Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy and African American music in the 20th century.

An Afternoon of Jazz Collection Showcase – Get a peek at posters, buttons, photos, and video clips from the famed Robinson An Afternoon of Jazz concerts.

An Afternoon of Jazz: Share your Story – Do you have photos, ephemera, or memories from attending the original An Afternoon of Jazz concerts? Bring it in to share with us! (We may ask to scan or copy your item(s) to preserve a record of them in the Museum’s archive or record a short video sharing your memory, but you are neither expected or required to donate your original materials.)

Hands-on activities, including making musical instruments

Sensory-friendly Quiet Zone available

Event Notes

Groups are welcome – submit a request and mention your interest in this program.

All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s An Afternoon of Jazz?

Get the scoop on the history of the Robinsons’ famed concert series in our recent blog post and in the highlight video below.

Let’s Play Ball! Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s signing with the legendary Kansas City Monarchs, join us to explore the history, impact, and legacy of Black Baseball—from the 19th century to the height of the Negro Leagues and in the game today — through intergenerational tours, games and activities.

What’s Happening?

Join us anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 PM for ongoing activities including:

• An all-new museum scavenger hunt, challenging visitors of all ages to dig into Black baseball stories in the gallery
• Educator stations highlighting key events and individuals that shaped the history of Black baseball
• Interactive games – test your knowledge or learn something new!
• Picture Book Story time (offered on the hour)

Special Guests

Learn about the history of recently-restored Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ, which played host to significant Negro Leagues baseball and stars such as Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Monte Irvin, and Larry Doby.

1:00 – 2:00PM – Take a photo with fan favorites Mr. and Mrs. Met, thanks to our friends at the New York Mets.

 

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Drop-in activities are designed for kids (ages 5 and up) and adults alike. This event is included with regular museum admission and free for museum members (join here). All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program.

Groups are welcome! For groups of 10 or more, complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program.

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Join us for sensory-friendly hours at the Jackie Robinson Museum, specially designed for neurodivergent visitors, including youth and their families, teens, and adults. ACCESS JRM Fridays will feature limited general admission for reduced crowds and quieter gallery spaces with exhibit audio reduced or silenced.

ACCESS JRM returns Fall 2025 on a new schedule – check below for details!

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What to Expect

In addition to our KultureCity resources available at all times, ACCESS JRM hours will include availability of a dedicated quiet zone and interpretive offerings such as tours, picture book readings, and tactile learning opportunities for inclusive exploration. All age groups are welcome!

ACCESS JRM is mostly a self-guided experience and not designed as a drop-off activity. All children and youth ticket holders must be accompanied by an adult.

Mark Your Calendars

Mark your calendars for the following Fall 2025 – Winter 2026 ACCESS JRM dates:

Friday, September 5, 2025 – 3:00-6:00PM

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 1:00-3:00PM

Friday, January 9, 2026 – 3:00-6:00PM

Preparing for your visit

To learn more about accessibility at the Jackie Robinson Museum, view Accessibility and Accommodations on the Visit page of our website. If you have questions or require enhanced accommodations, please email [email protected] with at least two weeks notice from the date you are planning to visit for ACCESS JRM.

Review our Social Narrative to learn about our Museum and what to expect in the galleries.

Tickets

ACCESS JRM is included with regular admission fees.

$18 Adults
$15 Youth, Seniors, College Students
$15 Visitors with Disabilities (care partner free of charge)

ACCESS JRM is free for museum members.

Group Recommendations

• A group discount of $1 off regular admission is available for groups of 10 or more (ACCESS JRM Hours only)
• Recommended group size is up to 20 guests (including staff, care partners, etc.)
• Group reservations require a 25% deposit, with the remaining balance due on the day of the visit.

To request a group visit, complete this brief form to tell us more and we’ll be in touch! Questions about accommodating your group? Email [email protected].

 

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for visitors of all ages exploring the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson and celebrating his decades-long engagement with one of NYC’s best-known neighborhoods—Harlem—as an athlete, activist, and entrepreneur. Learn more about the rich cultural tapestry of Harlem, past and present, through museum tours, games, hands-on activities,  and more.

This event is open to all, with special encouragement for Harlem community members to attend. Advance registration is appreciated.

Join us!

This event is designed for visitors of all ages and groups are welcome (make your group reservation here)!

Admission is FREE for community members who live, work, or attend school in Harlem, thanks to our sponsors. If that’s you, use code HARLEMJRM in the checkout to waive your admission fee.

Not a Harlemite? No problem! All are welcome.

What’s Happening

• Museum Tours
• Scavenger Hunt Gallery Exploration
• Jackie Robinson’s Harlem Interactive Map Activity
• Play Jackie Robinson Trivia
• Light refreshments

Join us at 12:30PM or 2:30PM to experience Harlem’s famed dance The Lindy Hop with The Harlem Swing Dance Society, which is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting Lindy Hop Culture.

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PARTNER PROGRAM

Join our friends at the Film Forum Theater to see the 2013 feature film 42 on the big screen, starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson and Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey. This screening is part of the Film Forum Jr. series and moviegoers will receive a discount on museum admission (same day or come back later).

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This event takes place at the Film Forum Theater at 209 West Houston Street (at Varick and Houston), just a 10-minute walk from the Museum.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special story time and meet-and-greet featuring new children’s book, Call Me Roberto! Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos! Enjoy a family-friendly reading with author Nathalie Alonso and art activities with illustrator Rudy Gutierrez.

About the Event:

Event tickets include Museum admission and an option to purchase the book. Museum members, login for free admission!

This program is targeted toward families and intergenerational groups with children ages 5-11, though all are welcome. This is not a drop off event. Adult supervision is required.

Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-ins also welcome.

About CALL ME ROBERTO!

From Penguin Random House

Here is the inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemente—not Bob—who endured years of racism and discrimination to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he swung tree branches (since he didn’t have a bat) and hit tin cans. He was always batting, pitching, running, sliding. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 19, he was tapped for a major league team. First stop: chilly Montreal . . . where he warmed the bench and himself, longing to play baseball. Months later, he finally got his chance with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente had an instant impact on the field—hitting the ball and making it to first base and finally home. Many Pittsburgh fans loved his bold style on the field, but not everyone was quick to embrace a Black man from Puerto Rico who spoke español.

This nonfiction picture book by MLB.com journalist Nathalie Alonso and award-winning illustrator Rudy Gutierrez shows the emotional highs and lows of Roberto Clemente’s career as he fought racism—from fans, reporters, and other figures in the sport—to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. With English and Spanish words intermingled in the text, this book will inspire young readers as they learn about Clemente’s contributions to Black, Latino, and American history.

Meet the Presenters

Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban American bilingual writer and journalist based in New York City. A seasoned baseball reporter, her writing has appeared in National Geographic, Outside, and Refinery29, among other outlets. She is currently a reporter and producer at MLB.com’s Spanish-language sister site, LasMayores.com. Visit nathaliealonso.com.

Rudy Gutierrez is an artist and children’s book illustrator. He received the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration for his work on Papa and Me by Arthur Dorros, a Caldecott Honor for Double Bass Blues by Andrea J. Loney, and the Américas Book Award for Pelé, King of Soccer by Monica Brown, among many other honors. Rudy teaches illustration at the Pratt Institute School of Design in New York City. Visit altpick.com/rudygutierrez.

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New Yorkers, what is Jackie’s legacy in your neighborhood? Explore the deep-rooted local impact of Jackie Robinson across New York City—from his playing days at Ebbets Field to his family home in St. Albans, Queens, and his decades-long engagement in Harlem as an athlete, activist, businessman, and more!

Event Highlights:

Guided Museum Tours showcasing stories and artifacts representing Jackie Robinson’s impact across New York City (12PM and 2PM)

Jackie In My Neighborhood: Make your mark on our map of Jackie’s NYC and learn about local sites where he lived, worked, and socialized alongside sites like schools, parks, highways, and playgrounds dedicated to his legacy today!

Dig into Jackie Robinson’s Harlem, our new walking tour and digital resource.

Games and activities for fun prizes!

Event Notes:

Special Offer for NYC Public School Families – use promo code JRM4NYCDOE for discounted admission!

All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program.

Groups are welcome! Complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program.

This event is included with regular museum admission and free for museum members.

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Stop by for fall fun for all ages including guided museum tours, Jackie Robinson trivia, and a chance to view objects not regularly on display at the Museum. Special guest Sonya Pankey, Jackie and Rachel Robinson’s granddaughter, will lead story time featuring selected picture books about her grandfather’s legendary career and legacy. Plus, kids (and their grown-ups) will enjoy hands-on craft activities inspired by Jackie Robinson.

Event Schedule:

12:00PM and 2:00PM – Guided Museum Tours

1:00PM – Story time and Q&A with Sonya Pankey, Jackie and Rachel Robinson’s granddaughter

Ongoing – Trivia, Artifact Showcase, Crafts, Scavenger Hunt

Please Note:

All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program.

Groups are welcome! Complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program.

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WALKING TOUR AND DIGITAL RESOURCE

Jackie Robinson’s Harlem brings to light Jackie Robinson’s multifaceted and decades-long engagement with Harlem as an athlete, citizen, activist, businessman, and family man. Explore sites including Jackie Robinson Park, Freedom National Bank, and the Jackie Robinson Clothing Store and re-discover lesser known stories like that of the first Jackie Robinson Day and Robinson’s relationship with high profile Harlem leaders like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Malcolm X.

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TWO WAYS TO EXPLORE:

Self-guided walking tour
Get the app on the App Store or Google Play for everything you need to explore the walking tour on your own or together with friends or family.

   

Online
Virtually visit Harlem from any mobile or desktop device to explore the featured sites and stories: https://jackierobinsonmuseum.stqry.app/1/tour/20329

RECORRIDO A PIE Y RECURSO DIGITAL

El Harlem de Jackie Robinson saca a la luz el compromiso multifacético y de décadas de Jackie Robinson con Harlem como atleta, ciudadano, activista, hombre de negocios y hombre de familia. Explora sitios como el Parque Jackie Robinson, el Banco Nacional de la Libertad y la Tienda de Ropa Jackie Robinson y redescubre historias menos conocidas como la del primer Día de Jackie Robinson y la relación de Robinson con líderes de alto perfil de Harlem como Adam Clayton Powell Jr. y Malcolm X.

DOS MANERAS DE EXPLORAR:

Recorrido autoguiado a pie
Obtén la aplicación en App Store o Google Play para todo lo que necesitas para explorar el recorrido a pie a solas o junto con amigos, amigas o familiares.

     

En línea
Visita a Harlem virtualmente desde cualquier dispositivo móvil o de escritorio para explorar los sitios e historias importantes: https://jackierobinsonmuseum.stqry.app/es/1