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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.
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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
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.
What’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
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Meet Jackie Robinson, the All-Star athlete through interactive and creative activities to complement your Museum visit. Explore athletic challenges to rival Robinson’s record-setting feats, dig deeper into his experience as a multi-sport athlete, strike a pose in custom photo ops, and learn more about how Jackie Robinson and other African American athlete activists used their platforms to advance social change.
This program is included with regular admission and free for members.
This is not a drop-off experience. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Special Holiday Hours: 11AM – 4PM
Activities and Tours: 12PM – 3PM
What’s Happening
Join one of our guided museum tours showcasing stories and artifacts representing Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s collaboration
Visitors of all ages are invited to make their mark on our community quilt. Get inspired by Martin Luther King, Jackie Robinson, and the long history of quilting as an activist art form and design your own piece of our quilt while learning about artists such as the Gee’s Bend Quilting Collective, Faith Ringgold, and more!
Families and children, join interactive story time with our Museum educators, featuring picture books selected to introduce the art of quilting and the activism of Jackie Robinson and Dr. King.
Learn and play! Try out the Museum’s scavenger hunt and take a spin at the trivia wheel to put your knowledge into action.
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.
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.
Why MLK Day at the Jackie Robinson Museum?
Learn how Jackie Robinson and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. maintained a close friendship that was bound by their shared commitment to the Civil Rights Movement in our blog post. (Photo: Floyd Patterson, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jackie Robinson at Sixth Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama, May 14, 1963. AP Images)