Public Event Audience: Kids & Families
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.
GET TICKETSWhat’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 Hinchcliffe 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, held on the first Friday afternoon of each month and 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.
GET TICKETSWhat 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
ACCESS JRM takes place monthly. Mark your calendars for the following Spring 2025 dates:
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 per ticket 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.
GET TICKETSJoin 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.
Spread the Word
Download flyer to share this event with your community.
Sponsors
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).
LEARN MOREThis 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.
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.
CHECK IT OUTTWO 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
Women’s History Month Special Event
Join us to celebrate the legacies of some of the phenomenal women—athletes, activists, changemakers—who influenced and inspired Jackie Robinson. Museum highlight tours and hands-on activities will introduce visitors of all ages to women such as Jackie’s mother Mallie Robinson, civic leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, activist Daisy Bates, team owner Effa Manley, tennis star Althea Gibson, collaborator Marian Logan, and of course Rachel and Sharon Robinson.
GET TICKETSWhat’s Happening?
Join us anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 PM for ongoing activities including:
- An special edition of the Museum’s scavenger hunt, highlighting women’s stories throughout the exhibit
- “Athletes, Activists, and Changemakers” Museum Tour, highlighting the women who inspired and influenced Jackie Robinson
- Interactive activities and games
Drop-in activities are designed for kids (ages 5 and up) and adults alike.
Join Us
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.
Honor the legacy of Dr. King and the fight for civil rights at the Jackie Robinson Museum, where you can learn about Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s close friendship and their collaboration during landmark campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement.
GET TICKETSWhat’s Happening
Join one of our guided museum tours showcasing stories and artifacts representing Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s collaboration, at 12:00PM and 2:00PM
Tune into the Music of the Civil Rights Movement Interactive Workshop to learn about the significance of key songs and musical styles to the Robinson family and the Movement (ongoing, 12-3PM)
Speak Out! through hands-on craft activities for all ages (ongoing, 12-3PM)
Win prizes at the trivia game and museum scavenger hunt (ongoing, 12-3PM)
Preparing for your visit
This event is included with regular museum admission and free for museum members. 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.
Spread the Word
Download event flyer to share with your community.