Calendar

Saturday, February 9, 2008, 11:00AM - 2:00PM
African-American Heritage Day
In conjunction with African American History Month, children will be able to view exhibits honoring the ground-breaking African American officers and explore the participation of African Americans in the NYPD, starting with Sam Battle, the first African American hired by the NYPD in 1911 to the ever expanding and important role of African Americans in the NYPD TODAY. Children will be given a challenge to locate information and identify quotes of one of the historic African Americans on the NYPD.

Thursday, February 21, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Crime Scene Investigations
This program emphasized the type of work engaged in by NYPD detectives everyday, and provides children with the opportunity to use some of the same critical thinking skills used by real NYPD detectives. Lessons include hands-on demonstrations of various forensic techniques, such as fingerprinting.

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Irish Heritage Day
Irish Heritage Day honors the Irish of New York City and the pivotal roles they have played in shaping the history of the NYPD. Irish Heritage Day includes activities for kids and adults, such as championship Irish step dancing and step dance lessons for kids, live Irish music and a performance by the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, guest speakers on the History of the Irish in the NYPD, and craft projects for children that salute the first 700 Irish American NYPD officers.

Saturday, March 29, 2008, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Women in the NYPD
Active and retired female officers from the last four decades will share their experiences and how they paved the road for women to rise in the ranks of the NYPD. This informal and candid discussion will examine the roles women have played as emerging and influential members of the law enforcement community. The Museum will host girls groups from around the city who will be exposed to a discussion about law enforcement as a career opportunity.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Crime Scene Investigations
This program emphasized the type of work engaged in by NYPD detectives everyday, and provides children with the opportunity to use some of the same critical thinking skills used by real NYPD detectives. Lessons include hands-on demonstrations of various forensic techniques, such as fingerprinting.

Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Bicycle Safety Program
The Police Museum will host a Bike Safety Day in partnership with NYC Department of Transportation and the New York Chapter of the National Safe Kids Campaign. The days activities will include games and presentations on the rules of the road such as sign recognition and proper signaling. Certified technicians will be on hand to check the safety of children’s bicycles, and to ensure their bikes and helmets fit properly. Children will then have the opportunity to test their new street skills on an outside obstacle course, monitored by bike safety instructors.

Saturday June 7, 2008, 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cultural Heritage Street Fair
The Police Museum will host its 2nd Annual Societies of the NYPD Day where visitors can meet members of the various NYPD cultural and ethnic societies and view exhibits that highlight the fraternal, social and ethnic groups of the NYPD. The societies display how their members reflect the diversity of the Department. These groups, such as the Emerald Society, the Asian Jade Society, the Policewomen’s Endowment Association and the Gay Officer’s Action League, were founded by members struggling for equality within the NYPD and their community. The groups will also present ethnic and cultural performances from the Asian Jade Society’s Dragon Dancers, the Emerald Society’s Pipe and Drum Band, and more.

Saturday June 21, 2008, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Annual Vintage Police Car Show
Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a piece of the City’s history when the Police Museum displays classic patrol vehicles used by New York’s Finest at its 7th Annual Car Show. Also on display will be original and replica cars from famous crime-fighting television series. The vehicles will be displayed outside the historic New York City Police Museum located at 100 Old Slip. Car owners will be on hand to show off their prize possessions and answer questions.

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Travel Safety Weekend
Many New York area families will travel this summer in their car. In conjunction with the Museum’s Annual Vintage Police Car Show, visitors can stop at the Auto Safety Station and receive information that will make their travels safer, such as proper cell phone usage, seatbelt safety, children’s booster seats and other safety tips.