Celebrate African American Music Month and Juneteenth with a special tribute to Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy through the lens of music. This intergenerational program offers something for all ages, from gallery tours uncovering the intersection between baseball and music history; hands-on art making; interactive workshops on musical styles from jazz to hip hop; and more!

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What’s Happening?

Museum Tours – Join us for a custom-designed tour highlighting the intersections between Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy and African American music in the 20th century.

Interactive Music Workshop – Sing, learn, move, and create in this series of interactive workshops taking a deeper look at a particular song or musical style’s intersection with Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy.

Art Making – Design your own musical instrument.

Plan Your Visit

Groups are welcome! Tell us about your group and mention your interest in this event.

Accessibility: In addition to KultureCity® resources available at all times, we’ll have a quiet zone at this event for any guests who need a sensory break.

Join a curator from the Jackie Robinson Museum as we partner with Jane’s Walk NYC to explore Jackie Robinson’s Harlem! Over the course of this 90-minute, in-person walking tour, we’ll explore legendary Harlem landmarks and explore how Jackie Robinson left his mark on New York History. Baseball fans, urbanists, and civil rights scholars will all enjoy this exploration of Robinson’s remarkable legacy. Tickets are free, but space is limited!

Tour Dates

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:ooPM – Sign Up for Friday through the Municipal Arts Society

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00PM – Sign up for Saturday through the Municipal Arts Society

Starting Point

Meeting location: Harlem YMCA 180 W 135th St, New York, NY 10030 [Map It]

Note: This tour does not take place at the Museum or include admission to the Museum.

What to Expect

Jane’s Walk NYC is an initiative of New York’s Municipal Art Society that seeks to connect people of all backgrounds to our city’s rich urban history. From the Harlem YMCA at 180 W 135th St, New York, NY 10030, we will travel south towards 125th as we explore landmarks related to Jackie’s life in New York. This is a walking tour which will take place over mostly flat terrain. As we walk, we will stop to ask questions about the built environment and connect Jackie’s career to his fight for racial equality.

Learn more about Jane’s Walk and the Municipal Art Society.

The Museum is open to all on Wednesday, April 15 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s entry into Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

 

LA Angels Jo Adell and Brent Suter Visit Museum

The Museum hosted LA Angels players Jo Adell and Brent Suter, along with Harold Reynolds for a tour in conjunction with their Jackie Robinson Day match-up against the New York Yankees.

Jackie Robinson Day with the LA Dodgers

At Dodgers Stadium, JRF Board Member Sonya Pankey Robinson, Ayo Robinson, and over 80 members of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar and Alumni network were on hand for the Dodgers’ commemoration of Jackie Robinson Day.

At the Museum: Calling all Little Leaguers!

Youth baseball and softball players, families, coaches, and staff, join us for a special after-school community celebration to kick-off your spring season at the Museum. Explore the Museum with our signature scavenger hunt and try out interactive games and photo stations!

League Administrators and Coaches in Greater NYC, contact us at [email protected] to reserve a spot for your group and learn more about partnering to share this opportunity across your community! Not a “Little League” program? No problem – we would love to hear from you!

Join us to kick off the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day 2026! Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, breaking the color barrier in modern Major League Baseball. Commemorate Robinson’s enduring legacy on and off the baseball diamond with fun-filled events for fans of all ages!

Event Highlights

The Museum is open from 11am to 6pm and special activities are available between 11:30am and 3pm.

• A special edition of Robinson’s Readers: Story Time and Craft at 11:30AM – a perfect introduction to the Museum for children ages 4-6 and their grown-ups!
• Wear the Legacy – Customize your baseball cap with limited edition Jackie Robinson-inspired artwork, patches, and more! Bring a cap from home to decorate or pick one up at the Museum. 
• All-new interactive activities – Turn the Museum into a life-size game board, inspired by the work and legacy of Jackie Robinson as ballplayer and businessman.
• Photo Stations, Prizes & More!

Heads up! On Sunday, April 12, we’re offering Access JRM: Sensory-friendly Hours between 1:00-3:00PM.

Join us!

• All children must be accompanied by an adult; Saturday’s activities are not a drop-off program.
• Groups are welcome! Complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program.

Citizens Money Essentials Financial Empowerment Workshop

For Youth Ages 10-15 | April 11 at 12:00PM or 1:15PM

Inspired by Jackie Robinson’s commitment to economic empowerment, the Museum is proud to collaborate with Citizens and Major League Baseball’s RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program to offer Citizens Money Essentials, a free financial empowerment workshop designed for youth ages 10 to 15 and led by banking professionals.

How to Register
Space is limited and registration is required, so act fast! Register each student individually. Youth participation in the Citizens Money Essentials is included with admission, so there is no additional cost, but you do need to reserve Museum tickets to be admitted.

View highlights from last year’s Jackie Robinson Day events with Major League Baseball’s RBI program

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Museum Admission is free to all courtesy of Citizens Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15!

Stop by all weekend or join us on Saturday, February 14 for a special Community Day honoring the 80th wedding anniversary of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, an enduring partnership that shaped history on and off the baseball diamond.

Special activities offered for all ages – bring your family, friends, or special Valentine!

What’s Happening

Admission is free all weekend and we’ll have special activities on Saturday, February 14 – see what’s happening below!

For the first time, visitors will have the rare opportunity to see Rachel Robinson’s wedding dress on view in the Museum for a limited time. Enjoy an afternoon of activities designed for all ages, including Robinson’s Readers story time, hands-on art-making, interactive games, and guided museum tours that highlight the Museum’s one-of-a-kind artifacts.

Friday, February 13

• Free General Admission, 11AM – 6PM (reserve tickets for Friday)

Saturday, February 14

• Free General Admission 11AM – 6PM (reserve tickets for Saturday)
• Robinson’s Readers Story Time and Craft at 11:30AM
• Community Day Activities, 12-3PM
  • Guided Museum Tours
  • Artifact Spotlight: Rachel Robinson’s Wedding Dress, plus a behind-the-scenes look at Robinson family photo albums
  • Interactive activities and art-making
  • Games, scavenger hunts, and giveaways

Sunday, February 15

• Free General Admission 11AM – 6PM (reserve tickets for Sunday)
• Access JRM Sensory-Friendly Hours 1-3PM

Plan Your Visit

• Advance ticket reservations encouraged, but not required
• Activities for all ages
• Groups are welcome! Tell us about your group and mention your interest in visiting for this event.
• Note: Free admission does not apply to school field trips. 

Special Thanks

Presidents’ Day Community Weekend is presented with support from

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 welcome, though advance registration is appreciated.

New York City library card holders, reserve free admission for Robinson’s Readers using CulturePass.

Cool Culture Family Pass members, show your card at the desk for free admission to Robinson’s Readers.

Next Up:

May 9, 2026 featuring Take me out to the Yakyu by Aaron Meshon

Join us for a special edition of Robinson’s Readers recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Listen along as we read Take me out to the Yakyu, the story of a young boy who explores what makes baseball so exciting to watch in both the United States and Japan. After the story, craft a noisemaker to celebrate baseball’s reach around the world!

Winter/Spring 2026 Schedule

Select your preferred date(s) to book your tickets.

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 and special guest reader, Sonya Pankey Robinson, Jackie and Rachel Robinson’s granddaughter

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 Willie and the All-Stars by Floyd Cooper

Explore the legacy of the Negro League stars and the power of hope in this story of young Willie and his game-changing opportunity to see the Negro League All-Star game in the early 1940s. 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!

Just Announced! May 9, 2026 featuring Take me out to the Yakyu by Aaron Meshon

Listen along as we read Take me out to the Yakyu, the story of a young boy who explores what makes baseball so exciting to watch in both the United States and Japan. After the story, craft a noisemaker to celebrate baseball’s reach around the world!

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.

Interactive jazz performances presented by

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.

 

Join Us

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 will feature limited general admission for reduced crowds and quieter gallery spaces with exhibit audio reduced or silenced.

ACCESS JRM continues for Spring-Summer 2026 – 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 may feature 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 Spring-Summer 2026 ACCESS JRM dates:

Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 1:00-3:00PM

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 1:00-3:00PM

Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 1:00-3:00PM

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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