MoMath July – August 2025 Upcoming Events
Dear MoMath Friends,
This July and August, MoMath invites you to trade beach towels for brainwaves and plunge into a season where every week promises new adventures. Budding problem-solvers can join a five-day session of Transformations 2025, an engaging summer camp that hops from Fibonacci number hunts to star-steered voyages, with cryptic code-breaking and mind-bending journeys all along the way. Sun-seekers can revel in hands-on puzzles, giant constructions, and edutainment galore at the free outdoor NYC Math Festival; literary minds can explore the math of volumes and verse; and night-owls with a penchant for problem-solving can sharpen their wits over gourmet fare at the exclusive Probability and Intuition dinner. Plus, don’t miss the eagerly awaited MOVES 2025 conference: three exhilarating days celebrate recreational research and creative discovery. Add in weekly senior sessions and Folding Fridays, family-friendly pipe-cleaner explorations, Equilibrium game nights, and free-admission Free Play hours, and you have a calendar that proves mathematics is the coolest ticket in town — whether you’re two or 102!
If the below slate of events interests or intrigues you, excites or delights you, or inspires and encourages you, please show your support by helping MoMath transition to an exciting new home on Ladies’ Mile at 635 Avenue of the Americas. Donate $55 today and be part of building MoMath 2.0!
MoMath on Fifth, a pop-up experience located at 225 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan/New York City, is open for general admission from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year. Purchase admission tickets, become a member, and check out upcoming events, in person and online!
| MoMath at a Glance | ||
| All times are in Eastern Time Zone (New York). | ||
| Thu, Jun 26 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
| Thu, Jun 26 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Game On — featuring Steve Sherman (in person) |
| Fri, Jun 27 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Jun 28 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours (in person) |
| Sat, Jun 28 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Free with Museum admission! Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards (in person) |
| Sun, Jun 29 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: “An Introduction to the Theory of Computation” — MoMath’s online math program featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
| Mon, Jun 30 to Fri, Jul 4 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Two: “Number Hunt” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Tue, Jul 1 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online) |
| Tue, Jul 1 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Sun, Jul 6 | 5:15 pm | Free to members! Tween Primes: a discussion of Rubik’s: 50 Years of the World’s Most Famous Cube by Ernő Rubik; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
| Mon, Jul 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
| Mon, Jul 7 to Fri, Jul 11 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Three: “Sail by the Stars” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Mon, Jul 7 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math, featuring The Speed Cubers; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Wed, Jul 9 to Fri, Jul 11 | The 2025 Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute (in person) | |
| Wed, Jul 9 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Volumes and Verse: A Mathematical Journey through Literature” featuring Sarah Hart (in person) |
| Thu, Jul 10 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours — with extended Museum hours! (in person) |
| Fri, Jul 11 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Jul 11 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “One for the Funny, Two for the Win?” with Nat Stahl (in person) |
| Sat, Jul 12 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Free! NYC Math Festival 2025 at Fosun Plaza (Financial District) |
| Sun, Jul 13 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours (in person) |
| Mon, Jul 14 to Fri, Jul 18 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Four: “Between the Dimensions” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Tue, Jul 15 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Jul 16 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
| Thu, Jul 17 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers” (online) |
| Thu, Jul 17 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath (in person) |
| Fri, Jul 18 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Jul 19 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students (in person + drop-off) |
| Mon, Jul 21 to Fri, Jul 25 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Five: “Captivating Cryptography” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers” (online) |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Thu, Jul 24 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! Volumes: a discussion of Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All by Ernő Rubik; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Jul 25 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Jul 26 | 3:00 pm | Free to members! Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Jul 28 to Fri, Aug 1 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Six: “3D Art” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Mon, Jul 28 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Jul 29 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Jul 30 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online) |
| Thu, Jul 31 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Aug 1 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Aug 1 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students (in person + drop-off) |
| Sun, Aug 3 | 5:15 pm | Tween Primes: a discussion of Gallery of the Infinite by Richard Evan Schwartz; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
| Mon, Aug 4 to Fri, Aug 8 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Seven: “Number Hunt” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Mon, Aug 4 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician: Dr. Arthur Benjamin, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Aug 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Aug 6 | 7:30 pm | Probability and Intuition: an exclusive, puzzle-focused dinner event featuring Peter Winkler (in person) |
| Thu, Aug 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fun on the Square Grid” (online) |
| Thu, Aug 7 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: a discussion of Beyond Infinity by Eugenia Cheng; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Aug 8 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Fri, Aug 8 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “Mathematics with Pipe Cleaners?!” with Vanessa Landgraf (in person) |
| Sun, Aug 10 to Tue, Aug 12 |
MOVES 2025 Conference: “The Shapes of Math” | |
| Mon, Aug 11 to Fri, Aug 15 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Eight: “Between the Dimensions” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Tue, Aug 12 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online) |
| Tue, Aug 12 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Aug 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
| Wed, Aug 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Category Theory: The Mad Libs of Mathematics” featuring Tai-Danae Bradley (in person) |
| Thu, Aug 14 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Fri, Aug 15 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Sat, Aug 16 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Mon, Aug 18 to Fri, Aug 22 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Nine: “Sail by the Stars” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Mon, Aug 18 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math, featuring A Trip to Infinity; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
| Tue, Aug 19 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
| Wed, Aug 20 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Play like a Mathematician: Bulgarian Solitaire” (online) |
| Thu, Aug 21 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath (in person) |
| Fri, Aug 22 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Mon, Aug 25 to Fri, Aug 29 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath — Session Ten: “Captivating Cryptography” (grades 1–6) (in person) *Extended-day options available until 5:00 pm. |
| Mon, Aug 25 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
| Thu, Aug 28 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations” (online) |
| Fri, Aug 29 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series (online) |
| Apply now | ||
| Sign up for Transformations 2025, the summer program at MoMath | ||
| Apply to the 2025–2026 Expansions gifted math program | ||
| Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program | ||
| Math meets art | On temporary exhibition in Composite on Fifth, the Gallery at MoMath: Warped Realities: The Art of Differential Geometry | |
For all upcoming events and programs at MoMath, please visit momath.org/calendar.
CONFERENCES
MOVES 2025: “The Shapes of Math”
Sunday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 12 (in person)
Join MoMath for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects, featuring Alex Berke, Erik Demaine, Thomas Hales, and Uyen Nguyen. MOVES will be held at NYU Courant, in New York City, from August 10 through August 12, 2025. Register for the conference at momath.org/moves.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann
Thursday, June 26, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, or just join to listen in. All are welcome, and no question is too basic — although plenty may be too hard! Register at momath.org/ask-anything.
Game On — featuring Steve Sherman
Thursday, June 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET (in person)
Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet MoMath fan favorite Steve Sherman — in person! Known for his high-energy, wildly fun online sessions in the Loving Math series and in the monthly Krazy Kahoot challenges, Steve brings his signature blend of humor, excitement, and mathematical magic to a rare live event at MoMath. Join the fun with hands-on games, interactive puzzles, and playful problem solving — plus the chance to win some prizes. Ideal for ages 6 to 11. Register at momath.org/game-on.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, June 27, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Free Play — free general admission to MoMath!
Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (in person)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) will be completely free! Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along. Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached. An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event. Register at momath.org/free-play.
Free with Museum admission! Mathemagic with a Deck of Cards
Saturday, June 28, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET (in person)
Come engage with mathematical card trick creator and author Colm Mulcahy of Spelman College (Atlanta) as he demonstrates and teaches several astonishing card tricks that work because of surprising mathematical principles. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the author of the landmark book Mathematical Card Magic: Fifty-Two New Effects, available at Additions, the shop at MoMath. Colm is past Chair of the Gathering 4 Gardner Foundation, which stimulates curiosity and the playful exchange of ideas and critical thinking in recreational math, magic, and much more. Learn more at momath.org/deck-of-cards.
Extensions: “An Introduction to the Theory of Computation” — MoMath’s online math program featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (session 4 of 4)
Sunday, June 29, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET (online)
Students, put on your thinking cap and join MoMath’s Outreach Educator, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, online for a spring minicourse designed to engage and challenge mathematically-talented students in grades 6–12 from around the country. Incredibly, mathematics can actually establish limits on mathematical knowledge. In this course, we’ll explore a few problems that we can prove are “undecidable” (i.e., problems for which there can be no general method to solve them)! Register at momath.org/extensions.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Number Hunt” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, June 30 through Friday, July 4, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a thrilling mathematical adventure! Explore the concept of infinity, dive into the Fibonacci sequence, and discover the fascinating world of very large numbers. While visualizing numbers in unexpected ways, uncover numerical patterns and learn how numbers function inside computers as you spend a week becoming a mathematical detective. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles”
Tuesday, July 1, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Come discover mathematical rep-tiles, geometric shapes that can tile into repetitions of themselves. Learn about scaling, special tessellations, and mathematical proofs, while solving fun rep-tiles puzzles. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann
Tuesday, July 1, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests each month to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Free to members! Tween Primes: a discussion of Rubik’s: 50 Years of the World’s Most Famous Cube by Ernő Rubik; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, July 6, from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading? Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature? Join host and MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann for a book club discussion of Rubik’s: 50 Years of the World’s Most Famous Cube by Ernő Rubik. The Rubik’s Cube was created in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian architecture professor. Rubik later used the Cube as a learning exercise to teach his students about three-dimensional spaces. Little did he know his ‘magic cube’ (as he originally named it) would become one of the most famous puzzles of all time! By the 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube was a worldwide craze, selling millions every year and cementing its pop culture legacy. It has been featured in everything from The Simpsons to Harry Styles’ last tour. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Sail by the Stars” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Did you know you can always work out where you are on earth with just a clock, a clear sky, and a little math? For thousands of years, people have navigated the Earth by looking at the stars. Sail away on an imaginary voyage and learn the mathematics behind traveling on land, at sea, and even in outer space! Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares”
Monday, July 7, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number! Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Starring Math, featuring The Speed Cubers; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, July 7, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
MoMath goes to the movies! Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024-2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging discussion of the documentary The Speed Cubers. Participants are encouraged to watch the featured film independently, then join the online conversation with David, who will take us deeper into the making of the film and the math behind it. The Speed Cubers is currently available for streaming through the popular subscription service, Netflix. Register at momath.org/starring-math.
The 2025 Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute
Wednesday, July 9 through Friday, July 11 (in person)
This summer, a select cohort of educators across the country will be invited to New York City (expenses paid) for a unique professional development opportunity to deepen their understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach. After July, this cohort will continue to work remotely throughout the school year to implement creative new lessons and practices developed during the three-day Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute. To learn more, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.
Free! Math Encounters: “Volumes and Verse: A Mathematical Journey through Literature” featuring Sarah Hart
Wednesday, July 9, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
We tend to think of mathematics and literature almost as intellectual opposites. In fact, however, the connections between them are profound. Join mathematician and author Sarah Hart to discover the hidden mathematical structures behind everything from poetry to novels, and reveal some of the beautiful mathematical imagery and symbolism in fiction, from simple fairytales to classics like War and Peace. You’ll even create a book of poems that uses the power of math to turn just a few lines of verse into more than a thousand poems. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
Free! Free Play — free general admission to MoMath — with extended Museum hours!
Thursday, July 10, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET (in person)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) will be completely free! Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along. Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached. An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event. Register at momath.org/free-play.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 11, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “One for the Funny, Two for the Win?” with Nat Stahl
Friday, July 11, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Games with simple rules often lead to deep and surprising results. With only a deck of cards, one move, and one rule, a game arises that is quite challenging to master. What happens when an entire room joins in? Patterns emerge, probabilities unfold, and an unexpected twist is revealed! Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Register at momath.org/family-fridays.
Free! NYC Math Festival 2025
Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET (Financial District)
Add a little math to your summer! MoMath is pleased to present the Ninth Annual NYC Math Festival, providing a full day of math fun in the sun for all ages. Bring your friends and the entire family to Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty Street, and enjoy hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, and intriguing puzzles and brainteasers. Plus, take home a little bit of MoMath: we’ll be setting up an outpost of Additions, the shop at MoMath, for all your summer gift needs. This is a free, rain-or-shine event open to the general public. Learn more at momath.org/mathfestival.
Free! Free Play — a morning of free general admission to MoMath!
Sunday, July 13, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET (in person)
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath (225 Fifth Avenue) will be completely free! Come enjoy all your favorite exhibits — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along. Please note that free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis; MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached. An early arrival is strongly encouraged for this popular event. Register at momath.org/free-play.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Between the Dimensions” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Have you ever wondered how mathematicians think about dimensions? Enjoy mysterious and mind-bending projects as you explore fascinating objects with dimensions greater than three — or even between two and three! Discover amazing fractals and see how they challenge our ideas about length, area, and volume. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, July 15, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, July 16, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (online)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Free to register; spots are limited. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
Senior Sessions: “Hailstone Numbers”
Thursday, July 17, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Take any positive integer and follow a few simple steps… repeat. You will get a wild sequence that jumps up and down — just like hailstones in a storm — until it mysteriously settles at 1. But does every number eventually land there? That’s the puzzle behind the Collatz Conjecture, an unsolved math mystery that’s stumped even the greatest minds. Legendary Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős once said, “Mathematics is not ready for such problems.” Join us to experiment, explore, and perhaps even find your own path through this number riddle! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath
Thursday, July 17, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Make new friends and reconnect with old ones as you enjoy the unique evening atmosphere of the nation’s premier math museum. Register at momath.org/game-night.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 18, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Saturday, July 19, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Middle and high school students, come indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program. Explore dynamic exhibits and enjoy fun, hands-on mathematical activities designed with you in mind; vibe with a peer group that thinks math is cool; and don’t miss the chance to boogie down on New York City’s only interactive, light-up Voronoi dance floor. Plus, enjoy boundless cookies and hot cocoa! Register at momath.org/unlimited.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Captivating Cryptography” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Gdkkn Bncdaqdzjdqr! Cryptography is the area of mathematics that allows us to send and unravel secret messages. Explore ciphers and hidden messages while practicing encryption and decryption. Discover how numerical tricks can keep our secrets safe and learn how to make (and break!) secret codes as you learn the math of keeping secrets. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers”
Tuesday, July 22, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
The Pythagorean theorem is one of the most important results in all of mathematics. There are more than 120 geometric proofs currently known! Explore geometric proofs in this hands-on workshop based on MoMath’s Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, July 22, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Free to members! Volumes: a discussion of Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All by Ernő Rubik; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, July 24, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging book club discussion of Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All by Ernő Rubik. Ernő Rubik was a child when he first became obsessed with puzzles of all kinds. “Puzzles,” he writes, “bring out important qualities in each of concentration, curiosity, a sense of play, the eagerness to discover a solution.” To Rubik puzzles aren’t just games — they’re creativity machines. He encourages us to embrace our inner curiosity and find the puzzles that surround us in our everyday lives. “If you are determined, you will solve them,” he writes. Rubik’s own puzzle, the Cube, went on to be solved by millions worldwide for over forty years. It became one of the best-selling toys of all time and emerged as a global symbol of intelligence and ingenuity. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Register at momath.org/volumes.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, July 25, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free to members! Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, July 26, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Recommended for ages 10 to 110. Plus, MoMath members receive free registration to this event! (Not a member? Join today!) Register at momath.org/krazy.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “3D Art” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Explore geometry as you build with four-dimensional blocks, fit together world-record-breaking tiling puzzles, and assemble your own exotic paper shapes. Create 3D (and 4D!) sculptures while playing with the magic of shape and space! Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, July 28, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education. Register at momath.org/QED.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, July 29, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic”
Wednesday, July 30, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Arithmetic is fun, but arithmetic with letters is even better! & Using process of elimination and clever logic, we will explore fundamental properties of base-10 arithmetic in a unique and challenging way. Join us for CRYPT4R1THM3T1C! Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann
Thursday, July 31, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, or just join to listen in. All are welcome, and no question is too basic — although plenty may be too hard! Register at momath.org/ask-anything.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 1, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Friday, August 1, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Middle and high school students, come indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program. Explore dynamic exhibits and enjoy fun, hands-on mathematical activities designed with you in mind; vibe with a peer group that thinks math is cool; and don’t miss the chance to boogie down on New York City’s only interactive, light-up Voronoi dance floor. Plus, enjoy boundless cookies and hot cocoa! Register at momath.org/unlimited.
Tween Primes: a discussion of Gallery of the Infinite by Richard Evan Schwartz; hosted by David Reimann
Sunday, August 3, from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm ET (in person + drop-off)
Are you a budding mathematician between the ages of 10 and 17 who loves reading? Would you like to make new friends your age who share your passion for mathematics and literature? Join host and MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann for a book club discussion of Gallery of the Infinite by Richard Evan Schwartz. Gallery of the Infinite is a mathematician’s unique view of the infinitely many sizes of infinity. Written in a playful yet informative style, it introduces important concepts from set theory (including the Cantor Diagonalization Method and the Cantor-Bernstein Theorem) using colorful pictures, with little text and almost no formulas. It requires no specialized background and is suitable for anyone with an interest in the infinite, from advanced middle-school students to inquisitive adults. Register at momath.org/tween-primes.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Number Hunt” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Embark on a thrilling mathematical adventure! Explore the concept of infinity, dive into the Fibonacci sequence, and discover the fascinating world of very large numbers. While visualizing numbers in unexpected ways, uncover numerical patterns and learn how numbers function inside computers as you spend a week becoming a mathematical detective. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Meet a Mathematician: Dr. Arthur Benjamin, hosted by David Reimann
Monday, August 4, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Did you ever wonder what a mathematician does all day? Or what made someone decide to become a mathematician? Or even, what a mathematician does for fun? You may be surprised by some of the answers! Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes Dr. Arthur Benjamin to the MoMath stage to share his experiences, his stories, and his love of mathematics. Register at momath.org/meetmath.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, August 5, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Probability and Intuition: an exclusive, puzzle-focused dinner event featuring Peter Winkler
Wednesday, August 6, at 7:30 pm ET (in person)
As seen in The New Yorker, the exclusive Probability and Intuition dinners, hosted by puzzle master Peter Winkler, serve up intriguing puzzles paired with excellent food and fine wine. Peter Winkler was MoMath’s 2019-2020 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics and is the William Morrill Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Dartmouth College. Professor Winkler specializes in combinatorics, probability, and the theory of computing. He was the director of Fundamental Mathematics Research at Bell Labs and has written 160 research papers; he also holds a dozen patents in marine navigation, cryptography, holography, gaming, optical networking, and distributed computing. Register at momath.org/intuition.
Senior Sessions: “Fun on the Square Grid”
Thursday, August 7, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Join us for fun on the grid! Become a detective of geometry, searching for squares that are hiding in plain sight. Discover surprising properties of random shapes that you create by connecting dots on a square grid. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Volumes: a discussion of Beyond Infinity by Eugenia Cheng; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, August 7, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging book club discussion of Beyond Infinity by Eugenia Cheng. How big is the universe? How many numbers are there? And is infinity + 1 the same as 1 + infinity? Such questions occur to young children and our greatest minds. And they are all the same question: What is infinity? In Beyond Infinity, Eugenia Cheng takes us on a staggering journey from elemental math to its loftiest abstractions. Along the way, she considers how to use a chessboard to plan a worldwide dinner party, how to make a chicken-sandwich sandwich, and how to create infinite cookies from a finite ball of dough. Beyond Infinity shows how one little symbol holds the biggest idea of all. Register at momath.org/volumes.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 8, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Free! Family Fridays: “Mathematics with Pipe Cleaners?!” with Vanessa Landgraf
Friday, August 8, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Did you ever think of pipe cleaners as mathematical? It turns out they provide the perfect material to build wonderful mathematical objects held together just by their own tension — if woven into each other in just the right way. Build a movable hyperboloid that transforms straight lines into curved surfaces, or connect stars and flowers to create surprising mathematical solids. Join mathematician Vanessa Landgraf for this engaging night of clever creation, discovering fundamental concepts of symmetry, tensegrity, geometry, and even algebraic surfaces along the way. Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Register at momath.org/family-fridays.
MOVES 2025 Conference: “The Shapes of Math” (in person)
Sunday, August 10 at 6:30 pm ET through Tuesday, August 12
Join MoMath in New York City for its seventh biennial conference on the Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects. The MOVES Conference will feature dozens of talks on current research in recreational mathematics, as well as a wide variety of family-accessible mathematical activities and events. MOVES 2023 attracted over 130 participants from 22 different states, plus eight countries spanning four continents. Register at moves.momath.org.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Between the Dimensions” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Have you ever wondered how mathematicians think about dimensions? Enjoy mysterious and mind-bending projects as you explore fascinating objects with dimensions greater than three — or even between two and three! Discover amazing fractals and see how they challenge our ideas about length, area, and volume. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles”
Tuesday, August 12, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Explore mathematical puzzles that grabbed the headlines! Learn to solve spectacular and controversial puzzles using logic, probability, and basic graph theory; then develop puzzle-solving strategies while diving into these news-making mathematical conundrums. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, August 12, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain
Wednesday, August 13, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (online)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Free to register; spots are limited. Register at momath.org/math-gym.
Free! Math Encounters: “Category Theory: The Mad Libs of Mathematics” featuring Tai-Danae Bradley
Wednesday, August 13, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (in person)
Mad Libs is a fun word game played by filling in the blanks of a story with different words — nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and more. Different word choices give different stories, but each has the same structure underneath. In some ways, category theory — a modern branch of mathematics — is like a Mad Libs template for mathematics. It provides a framework that captures structure shared by many ideas across the mathematical world and even beyond. In this talk, mathematician Tai-Danae Bradley offers a friendly introduction to category theory, how it connects different parts of math, and why it’s popping up in the world of large language models like ChatGPT. Along the way, we’ll explore how thinking abstractly can help us see both math and language in a whole new light. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics. This program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division. Register at momath.org/math-encounters.
QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann
Thursday, August 14, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach David Reimann as he welcomes special guests to the MoMath stage for an engaging conversation about math and math education. Register at momath.org/QED.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 15, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show
Saturday, August 16, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET (online)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Recommended for ages 10 to 110. Register at momath.org/krazy.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Sail by the Stars” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Did you know you can always work out where you are on earth with just a clock, a clear sky, and a little math? For thousands of years, people have navigated the Earth by looking at the stars. Sail away on an imaginary voyage and learn the mathematics behind traveling on land, at sea, and even in outer space! Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Starring Math, featuring A Trip to Infinity; hosted by David Reimann
Monday, August 18, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
MoMath goes to the movies! Join host David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024-2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for an engaging discussion of the documentary A Trip to Infinity. Participants are encouraged to watch the featured film independently, then join the online conversation with David, who will take us deeper into the making of the film and the math behind it. A Trip to Infinity is currently available for streaming through the popular subscription service, Netflix. Register at momath.org/starring-math.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3)
Tuesday, August 19, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET (online)
Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman! Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergarteners through third graders become passionate about mathematics. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Register at momath.org/loving.
Senior Sessions: “Play like a Mathematician: Bulgarian Solitaire”
Wednesday, August 20, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Join us for Bulgarian Solitaire, a simple and intriguing game first Introduced by Martin Gardner in 1983. Grab a few tokens or a deck of cards and discover the mathematical elegance behind this fun and engaging puzzle. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Equilibrium, game night for adults at MoMath
Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET (in person)
Join MoMath for a fun-filled adults-only evening of mathematically-rich games! Make new friends and reconnect with old ones as you enjoy the unique evening atmosphere of the nation’s premier math museum. Register at momath.org/game-night.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 22, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
Transformations, the summer program at MoMath: “Captivating Cryptography” (for rising 1st to 6th graders)
Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (in person)
Gdkkn Bncdaqdzjdqr! Cryptography is the area of mathematics that allows us to send and unravel secret messages. Explore ciphers and hidden messages while practicing encryption and decryption. Discover how numerical tricks can keep our secrets safe and learn how to make (and break!) secret codes as you learn the math of keeping secrets. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant of this week-long camp session of Transformations, the summer program at MoMath! Extended-day options are available. Register at momath.org/transformations.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann
Monday, August 25, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ET (online)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! Join David Reimann, MoMath’s 2024–2025 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, for this one-hour, interactive session. Come with your own questions for David, or just join to listen in. All are welcome, and no question is too basic — although plenty may be too hard! Register at momath.org/ask-anything.
Senior Sessions: “Fractal Fascinations”
Thursday, August 28, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET (online)
Fractals are beautiful and mysterious objects with properties that defy the normal rules of geometry, often consisting of iterated, miniature versions of itself. Learn about the most famous fractals and what makes them so unusual. Register at momath.org/senior-sessions.
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s weekly origami series
Friday, August 29, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (online)
Tap into your creative mathematical side by learning to fold a unique origami model each week! Every session will be different, and each can stand alone. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Register at momath.org/folding-fridays.
SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS
MoMath field trips, in-school workshops, and other educational opportunities
Bring your students to MoMath for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. Or, let MoMath come to you and choose from a range of on-campus options, including MoMath educator-led workshops and MoMath’s MM2GO traveling exhibits. Learn more and book your experience at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Title I schools are eligible for free programs and field trips
MoMath’s free outreach programs for Title I schools include in-person and online field trips to the Museum, workshops presented by experienced MoMath educators in your classroom, and visits to your school by Math Midway 2 Go (MM2GO), MoMath’s traveling suite of mathematical exhibits. Support for these programs is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations including: Judith Gibbons and Francesco Scattone, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Two Sigma, the ADP Foundation, and New York City Council Members Carlina Rivera (Council District 2) and Mercedes Narcisse (Council District 46). These programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for one of these free programs, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring one of them? Email donation@momath.org.
Expansions, MoMath’s gifted program to engage and challenge NYC’s brightest math students (grades 1–12)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s after-school gifted program. Expansions sessions are designed and delivered by MoMath’s education team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, Expansions sessions provide an opportunity for participants to learn advanced and fascinating topics not included in the standard K–12 curriculum. Plus, students can benefit from enjoying math together in small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath offers rolling admissions as limited spots become available. Learn more at momath.org/expansions.
FOR THE DEDICATED MATH FANS
Retail Pick-of-the-Month: 3-in-1 Magnetic Game
This is a great travel set that includes chess, checkers, and backgammon! All playing pieces are inside, including a pair of dice and a doubling cube. The board is reversible and features a magnetized side for chess and checkers, and on the inside is a board for backgammon that is also magnetized for steady and sure play on the go. A great set for family vacations, business trips with colleagues, and anywhere you want the challenge of classic games in a size that fits right in your bag.
Discover the math all around you — right in MoMath’s neighborhood, and your own!
MoMath has teamed up with talkSTEM to create a series of short videos filmed in and around Madison Square Park. Find out whether the iconic Flatiron Building is really a right triangle, uncover the secrets of pi in everyday objects, decode dog park walking patterns, and investigate the mathematical marvels of tree branches. Parents and teachers, you might like to share these walks with your family or students — they’re a fun and engaging way to bring math to life, both inside and outside the classroom. Watch the series here and get inspired to create your own. Learn more at: talkstem.org/walkstem.
Organizing a team outing or class playdate? Make it fun and mathematical — come out to MoMath!
Large groups of 25 or more individuals receive discounted admission rates; visit momath.org/groupsales for details and pricing. Advance purchase and a reservation are required for all large groups.
Host your birthday party at MoMath
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind birthday party full of fabulous mathematical fun? Invite your guests to MoMath for unique party activities and games, plus a chance to explore engaging exhibits! From captivating constructions to scintillating scavenger hunts, enjoy exceptional experiences for birthday celebrants of all ages. Can your hands race as fast as your minds? With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for all ages of birthday celebrants — from children to adults, from simple to complicated. Not in New York? Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available exclusively online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert! Birthday honorees of all ages are welcome to celebrate at MoMath. For pricing and details, visit momath.org/birthdays.
Need a gift for the math fan in your life? Give them a MoMath gift card!
Give the gift of math! Purchase a gift card by phone (212-542-0566) or stop by Additions, the shop at MoMath, to pick up your gift card today, good for purchases in the shop or for admission to the Museum.
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Math on the House mailing list — sign up to be notified when FREE tickets become available
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets to select events when spots become available. To subscribe, visit momath.org/mathonthehouse.
Snowflake Symmetry: Explore the Winter Wonder of Snowflakes
Create unique paper snowflakes while uncovering the math behind their designs. Fold, cut, and reveal your design — a moment of transformation where art meets math — as you explore the winter wonder of snowflakes and discover the symmetries that shape their beauty. Participants will experiment with four-, six-, and eight-fold symmetries, creating one-of-a-kind snowflakes to take home or to leave behind as part of a growing gallery of shapes and patterns. Free with Museum admission most weekends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Parental supervision is required for children. Visit momath.org/snowflake to learn more.
Gridlock Games
Engage your brain and activate your puzzle-solving skills with Rubik’s Gridlock, where hands-on challenges bring to life math concepts like symmetry, probability, and logic. Perfect for kids ages four and up (and family members of all ages), this program is hosted by MoMath in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) and is supported by Spin Master, the official distributor of the Rubik’s Cube. Free with Museum admission on Saturdays, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
JOIN THE TEAM
Are you passionate about spreading a love of mathematics? Contact us — we’d love to welcome you to the team! Send the following to jobs@momath.org: a cover letter, your résumé with GPA, and a statement (at least one paragraph long, but no more than a page, please) describing your views on mathematics or an experience you’ve had related to mathematics.
Positions are available in education, administration, marketing, technology, communications, and more — visit momath.org/jobs for a complete list of MoMath’s exciting job and volunteer opportunities.
Featured positions:
Educator / Senior Educator
MoMath is seeking creative, energetic individuals to join its staff as educators on a part-time or full-time basis. The educator role offers the opportunity for a teacher with strong formal K-12 classroom teaching experience to participate in one of America’s major efforts in mathematical outreach to students, teachers, and the public. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced math teacher to stay active in education.
Exhibit Technician
If you enjoy tinkering with mechanical, electronic, and digital components, we may have the career for you! Better yet, the work you do will bring curiosity and learning alive to help people of all ages appreciate and explore the wonders of math. MoMath is seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our team at our New York City Museum. To help keep the Museum’s exhibits healthy and engaging for our visitors, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in basic fabrication (carpentry, plastic, metal), mechanical systems, electronic troubleshooting, mechanical fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair. No prior experience working specifically in a museum is needed.
Museum Operations Manager
MoMath is seeking a responsible, efficient, and energetic individual to oversee the daily operations and visitor services of the Museum. This is an on-site, regular full-time position based in New York City. It offers a full suite of benefits.
Summer Camp Educator
MoMath is seeking creative, energetic individuals to join its staff as a Summer Camp Educator. This role offers the opportunity for a teacher with strong formal K-12 classroom teaching experience to participate in one of America’s major efforts in mathematical outreach to students, teachers, and the public.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Become a member
Join as a MoMath member and take advantage of an array of benefits, including: one year of free, unlimited general admission with access to MoMath’s dynamic exhibits; free access to MoMath’s extensive library of event recordings; a 10% member’s discount in Additions, the shop at MoMath; free and discounted registration to select online programs; and exclusive invitations to members-only events. Become a premium member and receive priority seating at monthly Math Encounters presentations, early notices to register for events, special invitations to exclusive MoMath member events, discounts on birthday parties, and more. Membership purchases are tax-deductible in part or in whole, depending on the level of membership. Learn more about membership levels and purchase your annual membership at momath.org/join.
Volunteer at MoMath
Volunteers at MoMath provide invaluable support in a variety of ways throughout the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.
- Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month? Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum.
- Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum? Join MoMath’s volunteer opportunities mailing list and help out when you can!
- Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath? MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.
To express interest in volunteering, email volunteer@momath.org with a brief introduction of yourself, including your interests, skills, and background.
Make a Donation
A unique and innovative institution, the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics as an evolving, creative, and aesthetic human endeavor. MoMath is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization; donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law. Show your support by making a tax-deductible donation today at momath.org/contribute.
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