Upcoming Events at MoMath
The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) offers a wide array of engaging programs and presentations to highlight the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us.
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Apply to the 2024–2025 Expansions gifted math program | ||
The 2025 Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication: cash prizes for teens who inspire others with their passion for math! | ||
MOVES 2025 Conferences — call for proposals: “The Shapes of Math”(August 10–12, New York City) | ||
For educators | ||
Book a MoMath field trip (in person or online) | ||
Make a reservation for an in-school student workshop | ||
Request a visit from MoMath’s traveling exhibition, MM2GO | ||
Register your Title I school for the Maxima program (free opportunities!) | ||
Math meets art | ||
On temporary exhibition in Composite, the gallery at MoMath: Fluids & Fractals | ||
All times are in Eastern Time Zone (New York). | ||
Tue, Dec 3 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Tue, Dec 3 | 6:30 pm | The Mathematics of Symmetry and Perspective in Art: “Six-Point Perspective” featuring David Reimann (in person) |
Wed, Dec 4 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online) |
Wed, Dec 4 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 4 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 4 | 6:30 pm | Free! Simplified! A lecture series in memory of Peter Carr: “A Stylized History of Quantitative Finance” featuring Emanuel Derman (in person) |
Fri, Dec 6 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Fri, Dec 6 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Fri, Dec 6 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 7 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 7 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sun, Dec 8 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours (in person) |
Sun, Dec 8 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
Mon, Dec 9 | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Suffolk County BNL MoMathlon middle school math tournament (hosted by Brookhaven National Lab) Note: NYC MoMathlon date TBA |
Mon, Dec 9 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Tue, Dec 10 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Wed, Dec 11 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 11 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Drawing on a Skating Rink” featuring Douglas W. Dwyer (in person) |
Wed, Dec 11 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 11 | 6:00 pm | Coding for Kids (ages 10+), featuring Alex Kontorovich (online) |
Wed, Dec 11 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Drawing on a Skating Rink” featuring Douglas W. Dwyer (in person) |
Thu, Dec 12 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations I” (online) |
Thu, Dec 12 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Free! Free Play, MoMath’s free general admission hours — with extended Museum hours! (in person) |
Thu, Dec 12 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: The Snowflake Man by Duncan C. Blanchard; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Fri, Dec 13 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Fri, Dec 13 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Fri, Dec 13 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 14 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 14 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sun, Dec 15 | 5:15 pm | Tween Primes: Field Guide to Snowflakes by Kenneth Libbrecht; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
Sun, Dec 15 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students; featuring “Clocks, Chords, and Counting” with MOST Fellow Juliana Bukoski (in person + drop-off) |
Mon, Dec 16 | 6:30 pm | Free to members! Starring Math: Disney’s Frozen (2013); hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Tue, Dec 17 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Hands and Minds” (online) |
Wed, Dec 18 | 4:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
Wed, Dec 18 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 18 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Wed, Dec 18 | 7:00 pm | Free! Math Gym, a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online) |
Thu, Dec 19 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
Thu, Dec 19 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Free to members! Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath (in person) |
Fri, Dec 20 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Fri, Dec 20 | 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Fri, Dec 20 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “CurveBalls!” with Brett Degnan (in person) |
Sat, Dec 21 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 4’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 21 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Fall 2024 MathPlay for 5’s, MoMath’s preschool program (in person) |
Sat, Dec 21 | 3:00 pm | Free to members! Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Sun, Dec 22 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Extensions: Geometry minicourse, featuring Chaim Goodman-Strauss (grades 6–12) (online) |
Mon, Dec 23 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Thu, Dec 26 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online) |
Thu, Jan 2 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Play like a Mathematician: Bulgarian Solitaire” (online) |
Thu, Jan 2 | 6:30 pm | Volumes: ChatGPT and the Future of AI by Terrence J. Sejnowski; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Fri, Jan 3 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Mon, Jan 6 | 6:30 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! featuring David Reimann (online) |
Tue, Jan 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Dynamic Dice” (online) |
Tue, Jan 7 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Fri, Jan 10 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Sat, Jan 11 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Tue, Jan 14 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Tu, Jan 14 | 6:30 pm | Starring Math, featuring Coded Bias; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Wed, Jan 15 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Rep-tiles” (online) |
Wed, Jan 15 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “And One to Grow On: Lessons from the Birthday Problem” featuring Larry Lesser (in person) |
Thu, Jan 16 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Equilibrium, adult game night at MoMath (in person) |
Fri, Jan 17 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Tue, Jan 21 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Tue, Jan 21 | 6:30 pm | QED, a conversation about math and math education; hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Thu, Jan 23 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
Thu, Jan 23 | 6:30 pm | MoMath Exponents: Recent Math Majors Ready to Share! (in person) |
Fri, Jan 24 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Fri, Jan 24 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Free! Family Fridays: “Compound Cube Creations” with Paula Krieg (in person) |
Sun, Jan 26 | 5:15 pm | Tween Primes: TrooFriend by Kirsty Applebaum; hosted by David Reimann (in person) |
Sun, Jan 26 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students; featuring “Knot So Simple” with MOST Fellow Lizzie Buchanan (in person + drop-off) |
Mon, Jan 27 | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Educator Professional Development Day 2025: One, Two, Three… Infinity! (in person) |
Tue, Jan 28 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Pythagorean Puzzlers” (online) |
Tue, Jan 28 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Tue, Jan 28 | 6:30 pm | Meet a Mathematician, hosted by David Reimann (online) |
Fri, Jan 31 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Tue, Feb 4 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Wed, Feb 5 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Cryptarithmetic” (online) |
Fri, Feb 7 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays, MoMath's weekly origami series (online) |
Tue, Feb 11 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s series (K–3); hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Wed, Feb 12 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters: “Bouncing Around: The language of billiards in polygons” featuring Jayadev Athreya (in person) ◷ |
Thu, Feb 13 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Fun on the Square Grid” (online) |
Tue, Feb 18 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online) |
Sat, Feb 22 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, MoMath’s family quiz show; hosted by Steve Sherman (online) |
Sun, Feb 23 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for middle and high school students; featuring “Quantum Keys and No More Spies: How Qubits Secure Our Ties” with MOST Fellow Sarah Chehade (in person + drop-off) |
Tue, Feb 25 | 6:00 pm | 2025 MoMath Masters adult math competition and charitable benefit (in person) |
Wed, Feb 26 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Exhibit Explorations: Math Square” (online) |
Wed, Mar 12 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free! Math Encounters featuring Mina Teicher (in person) ◷ |
Legend ◷ Details and registration coming soon |
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Free!
Title I schools are eligible for free programs and field trips (in person or online)
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 original 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.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
Math on the House mailing list — sign up to be notified when FREE event 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 mathonthehouse.momath.org.
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Ongoing programs
MoMath Field Trips (in person or online)
MoMath offers an engaging variety of educator-led sessions , available either in person or online, for K-12 students to discover for themselves the beauty of mathematics. Bring your students to MoMath for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics (or join us in an online Zoom-hosted field trip), and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. Or, let MoMath come to your school! Choose from a range of on-campus options, including MoMath educator-led activities or MoMath traveling exhibits. Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Expansions, MoMath’s gifted math program to engage and challenge NYC’s brightest math students (grades 1–12)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath's after-school gifted program for mathematically-talented students in New York City. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in grades 1–12, Expansions workshops are designed and delivered by MoMath's education team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden their mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, these afternoon classes 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. Learn more and apply for the program at expansions.momath.org.
Integrators, MoMath’s high school volunteer program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job skills. MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week, while school-year participants commit approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Learn more at integrators.momath.org.
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Math made specially For YOU
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 more than 40 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 boys and girls — from children through 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, please vist momath.org/birthdays.
Arrange for one-on-one math tutoring (in person or online)
Is your child struggling in math? Or, on the contrary, are they mathematically precocious and ready for more? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12 with certified teachers who have extensive experience successfully teaching students online and in the classroom. Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, or they’re eager to discover the beauty in mathematics beyond the curriculum, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
Have MoMath come to YOU! Book an educator campus visit, MM2Go traveling exhibition, or on-campus field trip today
Students and educators, let MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated and engaging math specialists can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2GO exhibits to your campus, anywhere in the US and beyond. Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org. (Sponsorships for Title I schools are available; funding is limited. Apply online at titleone.momath.org.)
Host your event at MoMath
Planning a corporate event or team outing? Corporate team challenges are a satisfying adventure as you put on your thinking caps and flex those team muscles at MoMath. Did your first date begin at MoMath, the Top Date Spot for Intellectually Curious People in NYC? We’ll custom-design for you a marriage proposal hidden (in a mathematically cryptic fashion, of course) in the Museum — be sure to book the wedding at MoMath, too!
If you’re looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than two dozen engaging exhibits and discover the beauty of mathematics, then look no further than MoMath! Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sessions noted as in person are held at the Museum (225 Fifth Avenue) unless another location is indicated in the event details.
Sessions noted as online are hosted live via Zoom.
Event recordings, if available, are a separate purchase (and free to members!). Please allow at least two to three months for recordings to become published, if available.
Drop-off events require an adult chaperone to be present at drop-off and pick-up; children cannot check in on their own nor self-dismiss.
It is the Museum’s strict policy that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times within the Museum, and each adult or child must be registered with his or her own paid ticket.
Upon registering online, an immediate email confirmation will be sent from functions@momath.org. If you do not receive an email confirmation within five hours of registration and you have checked your spam folder, contact MoMath at functions@momath.org or call (212) 542-0566 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, daily) to confirm your registration. Online registrations paid with an international credit card may be declined, however, you may contact MoMath for alternative methods of registering for an event or program.
Members-only registration options will require an active membership at the time of purchase and on the day of the event. To be eligible for members-only pricing, you must register with a name and email address associated with your membership. Members are strongly encouraged to bring your membership ID for in-person events to expedite your check-in process. Ineligible registrations will incur an administrative fee, plus the remainder of the full event fee at the time of registration, and registrants without an active membership at the time of purchase are subject to cancellation without refund. To inquire about your membership status or benefits, email memberships@momath.org or call the MoMath office at (212) 542-0566 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time, seven days a week.
For all ticketing and program fees, unless otherwise stated, there are no refunds, transfers, or credits.