5 New Museum Exhibits Your Family Needs To Visit This Fall

Harry Potter: A History of Magic at the New York Historical Society

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the New York Historical Society will be showcasing a collection of century-old rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects as well as original drawings by J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter illustrator, Jim Kay. Harry Potter: A History of Magic will be on display from October 5, 2018-January 27, 2019, nyhistory.org
“Art, Artists & You” At Children's Museum of Manhattan

This exhibition may have opened June 2, but the museum keeps adding to it, and will continue to add through the fall! Art, Artists & You is both an exhibition and an interactive space. Kids and their parents can harness art as a means of expressing identity, whether it’s through stop-motion animation, model crafting, or a wall hanging collaboration.

Children can build paper-pulp sculptures, three-dimensional cardboard models, or found-object forts as well as try crocheting, weaving, knitting, beading, and stuffed-animal or soft-sculpture crafting. There are tech offerings too: Green screen video filming, invention kits, three-dimensional printer pens, and more. “Art, Artists & You” features four artists-in-residence; they will change in September. “Art, Artists & You” runs through December 31, 2018. cmom.org
A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman's at the Museum of the City of New York

Explore the beginnings and influences of the artist who created one of the most popular little bears in the literary world, Corduroy. Don Freeman documented different aspects of New York City through his artwork and published works like Corduroy, Pet at the Met, and Hattie the Backstage Bat, among others. A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York opens fall 2018, mcny.org
Everything is Connected: Art and Conspiracy at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Find out how art and conspiracies are intertwined in the Everyone is Connected: Art and Conspiracy exhibition at the Met. From crooks to UFOs, explore western conspiracies through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more. Everyone is Connected: Art and Conspiracy will run from September 18, 2018-January 6, 2019, metmuseum.org
Andy Warhol From A to B and Back Again at the Whitney

Explore one of the most recognizable American artists, Andy Warhol, and how his work has varied over time. Kids will love iconic images like his Campbell’s soup can. From the beginning of his career to the end, experience the largest monographic exhibition to date at the Whitney. Andy Warhol From A to B and Back Again will run from November 12, 2018-March 31, 2019, whitney.org

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

Ivy Camps USA

<p>Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the&nbsp;top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media &amp; Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.</p>