Adult Learning

Beryl Thurman’s work explores the extent to which the remnants of this industrial age still impact the residents who live along the Kill today.

Join Dr. Melissa Checker for a discussion around her award-winning book The Sustainability Myth, focusing on industrial waterfronts and historically underserved places.

This talk will point to the instabilities of collecting and collections from the eighteenth century to the present while offering hope for new, more inclusive ways forward.

Final Weekend! Join artist Jennifer Angus in the gallery for an intimate look at the creation and intention of Magicicada.

Join artist Nathan Kensinger for a discussion of his work encompassing photography, film, installation, curation and journalism.

Join James Vincent Brice to learn more about the complex environmental processes embedded within the built environment, and how nature-based solutions can increase the resilience of our coastlines.

A behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s closed-loop geothermal system, which uses the Earth’s constant temperature to heat and cool the building!

Learn how to start a journey into your family history using methods and resources for family history research including new online collections from the Staten Island Museum and Frederick Douglass Memorial Park.

Join Yes, And artist Arlette Cepeda for an exploration of her creative practice and the importance of community and representation / Acompañe a la artista Arlette Cepeda de Yes, And (Sí, Y) en una exploración de su práctica creativa y la importancia de la comunidad y la representación

This discussion centers on the memory of Staten Islander James Zappalorti and the ways in which his unfortunate death created and continues to inspire social change. Join Yes, And artists Terry S. Hardy and Paul Moakley, James’ brother Robert Zappalorti, and NYC Anti-Violence Executive Director Beverly Tillary – in conversation with selection panelist Ed Woodham – followed by a Q&A.

Explore the relationship between the built and natural environment with James Vincent Brice, Nathan Kensinger, Sarah Nelson Wright, and Nate Dorr.

Join us for a day of unity and appreciation as we commemorate the enduring spirit of immigrants and veterans with The (G)eneration Project.

Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.

Curtis HS nursing students mentored by the Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., Lambda Champter, present their research around Black Maternal and Infant Health. Panel discussion to follow.