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Rescheduled from February 22 to March 7
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 at the Queens Museum as the New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC) proudly returns with its signature program to welcome the Year of the Horse. Experience the magic of traditional folk dances, vibrant cultural performances, and engaging hands-on activities. Enjoy a captivating showcase featuring professional artists alongside talented students from NYCCC’s community partners. Discover your creativity through Chinese calligraphy and ink brush painting workshops led by the NYCCC, as well as family-friendly crafts hosted by the Queens Museum Education Team. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of culture, heritage, and art!
Please note: Due to the immense popularity of the Lunar New Year Celebration, participation in artmaking activities and seating for the performance is not guaranteed.
Schedule
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Family Workshops: Join us for a fun and engaging family workshop celebrating the Year of the Horse! Designed for participants of all ages, this hands-on activity invites families to come together and explore the cultural significance of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Guided by Teaching Artists from Queens Museum, attendees will be able to craft and create. No advance registration is required and families can engage in this 15-20 min activity on a first come first served basis. Children must be accompanied during art-making by families or caregivers.
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm: Calligraphy Workshop by New York Chinese Cultural Center. RSVP required for this workshop
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Ink Brush Painting Workshop by New York Chinese Cultural Center. RSVP required for this workshop
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Performance Program by the professional and student performers from the New York Chinese Cultural Center
Who
Please note that visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times.
Cost
Pay-What-You-Wish Admission: Suggested Price Adults: $8.00 Seniors: $6.00 Students: $6.00* (valid membership/ID card required) | Children 12 & under freeHow
Some workshops require an RSVP. You may do so here.
Plan your visit and see who qualifies for free admission here: https://queensmuseum.org/visit/
