Take a virtual trip to India at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Launching the weekend of Oct. 13-14, and running through Dec. 15, the series is part of the Museum’s ongoing World Culture Series, which celebrates the diversity of cultural expression across our interdependent world.

During “Indian Arts” at the Children’s Museum, children and their families learn about and make and savor treats, sway to melodious Indian movie music and songs, and create artwork, among other things.

Spice up your life with Chef Kanchan Koya
Learn about Indian spices, their health benefits and their origins in a culinary segment led by Chef Kanchan Koya, author of Spice Spice Baby. Tastings provided. Recipe Includes Nuts.
Saturday, October 13 | 2 & 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Bollywood Dance with Megha Sariya
Dance Teaching Artist Megha Sariya shows kids how to dance to melodious Indian movie music and songs.
Sunday, October 14 | 2 & 3 pm | All ages | Drop-in

Fabric Artist Sheena Sood
Artists and designer Sheena Sood shares her textile inspired prints and weaving techniques. Create your own fabric artwork and learn about Sheena’s journey as an artist and designer.
Saturday, Nov. 3 | 2 & 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Light Artist Sunil Garg
Sunil Garg is a light artist who paints and sculpts natural and computer programmed light to create illuminating sculptures and installation art. Create your own work of art using wires and light as you learn about Sunil’s journey as a visual artist.
Sunday, November 4 | 2 & 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Make a Mithai! with Chef Anu Sehgal from The Culture Tree
Sweets, or Mithai, form an integral part of the Indian culture and food. Mithai include the widest range of sugary treats and desserts. Work with Chef Anu Sehgal to make and savor Coconut Ladoo, one of kids' favorite mithai.
Ingredients include: coconut, milk, spices. Nut free.
Saturday, Nov. 10 | 2 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Create Moong Daal Chaat! with Chef Anu Sehgal from The Culture Tree
Chaat is a savory snack that originated in India, and is typically served in chaat carts as a street food. It is sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, and crunchy. Work with Chef Anu Sehgal to make healthy chaat using moong daal (lentil).
Ingredients Include: vegetables, daal, and spices. Nut free and gluten free.
Saturday, Nov 10 | 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Paper and Pattern with Shelly Bahl
Shelly Bahl’s drawings, prints and art installations often explore the art of story-telling and Indian craft traditions. Join Shelly as she leads kids through a workshop using repeated patterns and printmaking.
Sunday, Nov. 18 | 2 & 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

Ajna Dance Company
Ajna Dance Company is New York’s premier Indian dance company, specializing in artistic and authentic choreography. They perform their signature blend of Classical, Folk and Bollywood choreography full of energy and expression. And kids are invited to dance during an interactive Bollywood/Bhangra dance lesson.
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 2 & 3 pm| All ages| Ticketed**

Om Design with The Culture Tree
Design a necklace with educators from The Culture Tree to celebrate the powerful sound of Om! Om is the basic sound of the universe. Making this sound celebrates our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. Explore meditation techniques and make an Om necklace to dedicate to someone special.
Saturday, Dec. 15 | 2 & 3 pm | Ages 6 & older | Sign-up*

*Due to limited space, this program requires you to sign-up for entry. Sign-up in the lobby one hour before the event.

**Due to limited space, this free event requires tickets for entry. Pick up your tickets in the lobby one hour before the event.