37-01 BOWNE STREET, FLUSHING NY 11354 718.359.0528
Bowne House is partnering with the New York Historical for a free Online Education Workshop on Wednesday, April 9th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
This is a free program. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House during our special SUNDAY open hours on April 13th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud Celebrating Gardening Month! Enjoy the season of Spring as Bowne House educators read stories about gardening and horticulture. The Read Aloud is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.
This is a FREE program. No pre-registration is required.
Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House during our special SATURDAY open hours on April 26th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud in Honor of Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Bowne House educators will read stories celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander culture and heritage. The Read Aloud is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. This is a FREE program.
This is a FREE program. No pre-registration is required.
Join us at Bowne House for a talk & presentation in honor of Women’s History Month. Learn about the New York and Flushing Female Associations, both founded in part by Bowne women, who commenced free schools in Manhattan and Flushing in the early 1800s.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House during our special Saturday open hours on March 15th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud in Honor of Women’s History Month! This is a FREE program. Bowne House educators will read stories commemorating and celebrating Women’s History. The Read Aloud is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.
This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.
Discover Bowne House’s connection to abolition and the Underground Railroad through original documents from our Archives and Revolutionary-era Quaker Meeting minutes. Archivist Charlotte Jackson and Collection Volunteer Ellen Spindler discuss how these historic papers help us interpret Black History and the abolition movement in New York.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us for Guided Tours of Bowne House on Saturday, February 15th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us at Bowne House for a Read Aloud in Honor of Black History Month! This is a FREE program. Bowne House educators will read stories commemorating and celebrating Black History. The Read Aloud is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.
This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.
In celebration of Black History Month, fiber artists and members of the Brooklyn Quilters Guild Thadine Wormly and Jacqueline Colson will display samples of their work and provide demonstrations to visitors. Follow along as Wormly creates historically-inspired fabric greeting cards and Colson practices hand embroidery.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
Join us for Guided Tours of Bowne House on Saturday, January 18th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.
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.
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 Ages 5 and Up. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.
This is a Free program. 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.
Tickets purchased via Eventbrite are required for entry. Tickets can be purchased here.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and members of the Historic Bowne House to learn the ancient art of weaving. This activity was historically done during the winter months using materials that were harvested and processed during warmer seasons.
This is a FREE workshop. In-person registration only.
You’re invited to “Voices from the Past: A Bowne House History in Documents.” During this special presentation, archivist Charlotte Jackson will offer a closer look at selected documents from the Bowne House Archives’ three centuries of historic records. This program includes a guided tour of Bowne House.
Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.
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.
Join us for guided tours of Bowne House and learn about its Haunted History. Our stories and Halloween decorations are sure to put you in the spooky spirit! Recommended for Teens and Adults.
$10 per Attendee. Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration required.
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.
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.
Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required in advance.
Join us at Bowne House for a Hispanic Heritage Month Read Aloud! Bowne House educators will read stories that highlight the achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout history. 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.
