BY MIA RUPANI | For one night only, the museums of Lower Manhattan are opening their doors to the public for free to offer guests an evening surrounded by art, artifacts and interactive design.
On June 23 from 4 to 8 p.m., visitors can visit 15 museums and historical sights all within walking distance of each other as part of the River to River Festival’s Night at the Museums event.
A few of the participating museums include the Museum of American Finance, the National Sept. 11 Memorial Museum, the Poets House and the Skyscraper Museum.
As the current producer of the River to River Festival, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council strives to create dance, music and art events in areas Downtown like parks, historic landmarks and along the waterfront.
Some of the museums will offer interactive experiences for guests. Historical musician Linda Russell will be performing at the Fraunces Tavern Museum as instructors from the Tricorne Dance Ensemble teach visitors popular dances from the Colonial Era.
As part of this event, museumgoers can also receive 25 percent off their bill at participating restaurants in Lower Manhattan by mentioning River To River. A few of these establishments include Watermark Bar, Industry Kitchen and Merchants River House. Discounts are available until the end of the festival on June 28.
For those who may not be able to attend Night at the Museums, other events will be happening daily as part of River to River, which include a number of musical and dance performances.
For a full list of events happening throughout the week, visit the L.M.C.C’s website
