You’re invited to a Sketching Workshop at Bowne House led by artist Jesse Lambert. Enjoy a relaxing and creative afternoon of drawing in one of the oldest homes in New York City. This is a FREE workshop and space is limited.

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required in advance.

In celebration of Open House New York Weekend, Bowne House will have open access hours on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Enjoy free self-guided tours of the home and a special exhibit featuring the newly conserved 1909 painting of Mary (Mitchell) Parsons, painted by Edwin B. Child.

No pre-registration is required. All guests must check-in upon arrival.

Join us at Bowne House for a Halloween Read Aloud! Bowne House educators will read stories about Halloween that are appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.

You’re invited to an afternoon of Halloween fun and spooky history at Bowne House! This event is appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Activities include a Spooky Stories Tour of Bowne House, Miniature Pumpkin Decorating, and Halloween-themed Arts & Crafts. Don’t forget your costumes!

Tickets must be purchased via Eventbrite in advance.

Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud honoring Veterans Day! Bowne House educators will read stories about the legacy and meaning of Veterans Day. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.

The Annual Flushing Holly Tour returns for another year! Visitors will explore historic sites of Flushing, including Bowne House, the Voelker Orth Museum, Kingsland Homestead, and the Quaker Meeting House. Each site will have holiday-themed programming and refreshments.

More details forthcoming.

Join us for special Holiday-themed tours of Bowne House. Adorned with seasonal decorations, the house is especially cozy this time of year. Learn about the history of Bowne House and its occupants, along with fun holiday history from yesteryear.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Join us at Bowne House for a Holiday-themed Read Aloud! This is a FREE program. Bowne House educators will read stories about a variety of holidays that are celebrated in December. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

No pre-registration is required.

Join us for special Holiday-themed tours of Bowne House. Adorned with seasonal decorations, the house is especially cozy this time of year. Learn about the history of Bowne House and its occupants, along with fun holiday history from yesteryear.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Join us at Bowne House for a Lunar New Year Read Aloud! Bowne House educators will read stories celebrating the cultural importance of Lunar New Year. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.