Offsite Programs with The Noguchi Museum this Summer

This summer, The Noguchi Museum is bringing art, creativity, and hands-on learning beyond its Astoria galleries with a series of offsite programs. It will deploy museum educators to lead walking tours, conduct workshops, and facilitate art-making activities inspired by the work of Isamu Noguchi.

Socrates x Noguchi: Field Guide at Socrates Sculpture Park

Join The Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park for a series of experimental art-making workshops that connect participants with nature and Noguchi’s artistic practice.

Saturday, July 18 | 11 AM–1 PM
Work with clay and collect found objects throughout the park to create mixed-media sculptures.

Saturday, September 12 | 11 AM–1 PM
Create artwork using found materials, natural pigments, and botanically dyed fabric.

Walking Tours: Noguchi’s New York

Coinciding with the exhibition Noguchi’s New York, museum educators will lead guided walking tours exploring two of Isamu Noguchi’s iconic public works in Lower Manhattan: Sunken Garden for Chase Manhattan Bank Plaza (1961–64) and Red Cube (1968).

The walking tour starts at 28 Liberty Street in Manhattan and takes place on July 23rd and August 13th from 5 to 6 PM.

Art-Making for Families at Queens Public Library

Families can explore Isamu Noguchi’s artwork through creative activities at Queens Public Library’s Long Island City branch. Designed for children ages 0–5, older children are also welcome.

Queens Public Library, Long Island City
37-44 21 Street, Long Island City, NY

July 20, 27 and August 3, 10 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Art for Tots at Queens Public Library

Young learners ages 1–3 and their families are invited to participate in Art for Tots, featuring storytelling, sensory exploration, and hands-on art-making inspired by Noguchi’s work.

Upcoming locations:

Queens Public Library, Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue, Woodside, NY
Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Queens Public Library, Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Long Island City, NY
July 29, August 5 and August 12 | 10:30–11:30 AM

These free community programs offer a chance to experience Noguchi’s art throughout Queens and New York City while connecting with nature, creativity, and neighborhood spaces.