Public Event Types: Special Events
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 for hands-on activities, interactive games, gallery stations, scavenger hunts, and more. Drop-in activities are designed for kids (ages 5 and up) and adults alike. Check back for more details!
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.
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 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 25, 2025 – Museum Highlights – Learn the stories behind the artifacts and exhibitions on view at the museum.
June 19, 2025 – Juneteenth / African American Music Month
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.
Special Offer for Hudson Square Properties: Use the promo code found in your newsletter or the Here app by Hines for $3 off admission for Third Thursday tours, now through March 30, 2025.
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)
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.
- Questions about accommodating your group? Email [email protected].
ACCESS JRM is free for museum members.
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
“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.
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.
