Family Program: Mapping the City

Join us for a hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and understand the key elements of maps, including symbols, compass roses, landmarks, and scale, while discovering how these tools help us make sense of the places we live. Then, using what they’ve learned, children will create their own personal maps inspired by their neighborhoods, favorite places, and NYC landmarks. They’ll invent symbols, design routes, and chart a meaningful space that reflects their everyday experience and connection to the city.