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!

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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.

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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

FULL CIRCLE has been postponed. Stay tuned for the announcement of a new date.

Curated by Ayo Robinson, granddaughter of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, FULL CIRCLE is a three-day art exhibition celebrating heritage, legacy, and global connection featuring artworks by Hendrick Lilanga, Joyce Svarvar, and Gedion Nyanhongo. Inspired by the legacy of her grandparents and her East African heritage, Robinson curated selected works that engender a sense of strength, wisdom, and the importance of joy, understanding, and unity in the world.

POSTPONED – NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

From the Curator

Curated by Ayo Robinson, granddaughter of Jackie and Rachel Robinson, FULL CIRCLE is a celebration of heritage, legacy, positivity and global connection.

My grandparents Jackie and Rachel Robinson made their impact here in the United States, with values of Grandpa’s famous quote as a cornerstone to their legacies: “Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” My father, their youngest son David, broadened that impact outside of the U.S. Settling in Tanzania, one of the ways he brought America and East Africa together was through art. Those choices of my grandparents and parents have shaped my life and inspired this exhibition. The combined cultures of my native U.S., and adoptive East Africa, engender a sense of strength, wisdom, and the importance of joy, understanding, and unity in my perception of the world.

FULL CIRCLE presents this journey through the art of three distinct artists: The wisdom of joy in life from Tanzanian Makonde painter Hendrick Lilanga, grandson of renowned painter George Lilanga; the awareness of the beauty all around us from the meditative close ups of African American photographer Joyce Svarvar; the strength and grace from the sculpture of Gedion Nyanhongo, of the Shona tribe, traditional stone carvers of Zimbabwe.

We welcome you to share in this story and secure a piece of art that may be a symbol for you of heritage, legacy, the joy of connection, and positive impact.

Featured Artwork

Le Temps De La Fete by Hendrick Lilanga (2019)

Educators were invited to ring in the new school year at the Jackie Robinson Museum! The Educator Open House featured opportunities to meet our staff, take a guided tour, try out field trip instructional materials, explore classroom-ready resources, learn about professional learning offerings, and sign up for upcoming programs and events!

Attendees also have the chance to win prizes including Educator Memberships to the Museum, merchandise from Shop42, and more!

Teachers at all grade levels, administrators, librarians, and school staff are encouraged to attend. Summer camp administrators, college faculty and program staff are also welcome.

What’s Happening?

• Guided Museum Tour, including highlights of how we use Museum artifacts and media during field trip programs
• Take a look at teaching materials including touch objects, clue kits, and scavenger hunts
• View student art in the Speak Out! Poster exhibit and find out how your fifth graders can participate this year
• Pick up your free copy of Life is Not a Spectator Sport Timeline Booklet
• Chat with Museum staff about booking a field trip or professional development events
• Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues – light refreshments provided
• Raffle and games for prizes

Register Today

Admission is free but advance registration is required.

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Special Thanks

The Educator Open House is presented with support from

 

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.

Spread the Word

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Plan your next visit around our guided museum tours, offered on the third Thursday of the month and included with museum admission. Here’s your chance to get the stories behind the artifacts on view, chat with our staff, and connect with fellow guests!

Stopping by over lunch? Bring it with you and enjoy it in the Museum’s Portrait Gallery following your tour.

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What to Expect

Led by Museum staffers, “Third Thursday” tours start at 1:00pm and last approximately 30 minutes and include a selection of highlight stories and one-of-kind artifacts on view in the Museum. Tour content and themes may vary month-to-month, so check the schedule below and consider joining us regularly!

These tours are included with museum admission and have a capacity of up to 20 guests. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance reservation is encouraged.

Third Thursday tours are intended to bring together individual visitors and small groups. Complete the form here if you’re interested in a private tour for your group of 10 or more.

Mark Your Calendars

“Third Thursday” tours take place monthly. Mark your calendars for the following Spring 2026 dates:

February 19, 2026 – Black History Month – Explore Jackie Robinson’s life and achievements alongside monumental events and figures of the 20th century.

March 19, 2026 – Women’s History Month – Dig into the stories of the women who inspired and influenced Jackie Robinson as athletes, activists, and changemakers.

April 16, 2026 – Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day (April 15) with a highlights tour that puts the spotlight on Jackie Robinson’s legendary baseball career.

May 21, 2026 – Get the stories behind the Museum’s one-of-a-kind artifacts with the Museum highlights tour.

June 18, 2026 – In honor of African American Music Month, join us to explore the intersections between Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy and African American music in the 20th century.

July 16, 2026 – In honor of Rachel Robinson’s birthday (July 19), join us to explore the life and impact of our visionary founder, Rachel Robinson.

 

 

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 Winter-Spring 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 Winter-Spring 2026 ACCESS JRM dates:

Friday, January 9, 2026 – 3:00-6:00PM

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – 1:00-3:00PM – Admission is FREE for the February instance of ACCESS JRM, part of Presidents’ Day Community Weekend!

Sunday, April 12, 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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“Whether we recognize it or not, our greatest asset is our vote – if we use it in the most effective manner.”

National Voter Registration Day is September 17!

Learn more about this initiative and how you can get involved.

At the Museum

Check your voter status or get registered using the Museum’s new voter registration kiosk in the lobby. We’ll have this resource available during the Museum’s regular hours, now through the November 5 election and beyond.

Online

Don’t wait! Get inspired by Jackie Robinson’s lifelong commitment to engaged citizenship while you check your voter registration status, register to vote, and set election reminders using the VOTE.org tools on our website.