Public Event Types: Special Events
Join us to celebrate African American Music Month with a special tribute to the Robinson family’s legendary An Afternoon of Jazz concerts. This intergenerational program will include museum tours, interactive jazz performances with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and hands-on activities that honor the legacy of the concerts and explore African American music, past and present.
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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.
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. Do you have photos or ephemera from attending the concerts? Bring it in to show us! (We may ask to scan or copy your item(s) to preserve a record of them in the Museum’s archive, 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.
Review the legacy and impact of the Robinson family's An Afternoon of Jazz concerts
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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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.
GET TICKETSWhat 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-Summer 2025 dates:
January 16, 2025 – Museum Highlights – Learn the stories behind the artifacts and exhibitions on view at the museum.
February 20, 2025 – Black History Month – Explore Jackie Robinson’s life and achievements alongside monumental events and figures of the 20th century.
March 20, 2025 – Women’s History Month – Meet the women who inspired and influenced Jackie Robinson as athletes, activists, and changemakers!
April 17, 2025 – Jackie Robinson Day – Dig into the stories and events surrounding Robinson’s historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947!
May 15, 2025 – Museum Highlights – Learn the stories behind the artifacts and exhibitions on view at the museum.
June 19, 2025 – African American Music Month – Third Thursdays meets An Afternoon of Jazz, our tribute to the Robinson family’s legendary concert series. This tour will be part of our afternoon of special programming on June 19 (learn more).
July 17, 2025 – A Celebration of Rachel Robinson – Meet Rachel (Isum) Robinson and trace her influence and impact from her childhood to today ahead of her 103rd birthday on July 19.
Third Thursdays will resume in October 2025. Check back soon for the Fall schedule and tickets!
Make it a Lunch Date
Local employees, fit the Jackie Robinson Museum into your lunch break! Tour tickets include access to the Museum’s Portrait Gallery (not usually open to the public) for 30 minutes following your tour. Bring your lunch and enjoy with fellow museum-goers before heading back to the office.
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:
- January 3, 2025
- February 7, 2025
- March 7, 2025 (Time Adjustment: On March 7, 2025, Access JRM will be offered between 4:00 and 6:00PM.)
- April 4, 2025
- May 2, 2025 (Time Adjustment: On May 2, 2025, Access JRM will be offered between 3:00 and 5:00pm)
- June 6, 2025
ACCESS JRM will resume in Fall 2025. Check back in the summer for confirmed 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.
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.
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.
Download the flyer to share this event with your community.
Thanks for joining us for Jackie Robinson Day! On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, 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!
The Museum was open for special hours on Tuesday, April 15 with free admission!
Event Highlights
The Museum is open from 11am to 6pm and special activities are available between 12pm and 3pm.
- Free Museum Admission in honor of Jackie Robinson’s historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947
- Guided Museum Tours highlighting Robinson’s trailblazing career and legacy in baseball
- Play Jackie Robinson Trivia for prizes
- Art Activities and Photo Stations
- Special Guest appearances
View highlights from Major League Baseball’s RBI program visit
Event Notes
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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Jackie Robinson Day at the Jackie Robinson Museum is sponsored by Major League Baseball.
Photos by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images