Holiday Express Opens at NY Historical Society

Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat illustrations © 2019 by the Richard Scarry Corporation. 

Holiday Express returns to New-York Historical this holiday season, reimagined to celebrate the 100th birthday of Busytown author and illustrator Richard Scarry. The installation showcases artwork and graphics of Scarry’s characters (like Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm!) from publisher Penguin Random House alongside Jerni Collection toys. Children and adults can also experience dynamic displays exploring the workings of the railroad, the services it provides, and the jobs required to keep people and goods moving. (Curated by Mike Thornton, associate curator of material culture)

Kids hop on our custom-made Busytown vehicle-themed benches and take photos throughout the gallery with Busytown characters. Also: Pick up an "I Spy" scavenger hunt at the 77th St. entrance and take your whole family on an adventure through the exhibition.

Check out the DiMenna Children's History Museum's December calendar for a full roster of Holiday Express programming, including Vacation Week events and a Dec. 14 visit from Huck Scarry, Richard Scarry's son.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Holiday Express last year and it was truly magical. I cannot imagine how wonderful it will be this year with the addition of Richard Scarry's beloved characters. Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm were 2 of my most favorite friends growing up. I would highly suggest you add this visit to your NYC Holiday "to-do" list in 2019. Adults will enjoy just as much as the kids!  

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th St)
New York, NY 10024

HOURS
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

patricia d. klingenstein library
Tuesday-Saturday - 10 am–4:45 pm
Sunday-Monday - CLOSED

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A Sunday in the Upper West Side

I love Sundays in New York City as they are usually much calmer than Saturdays. The Upper West Side is such a great area to explore, and you see more local folks than tourists. There are great museums, shops and restaurants as well as my favorite, Breads Bakery! On this particular Sunday, let's see what I was up to: 

I stopped in the New York Historical Society and had brunch in their very yummy restaurant, Storico. The decor is just lovely as well as the food! 

An omelette with potato hash was my choice. 

The potato hash was like one I never had before but was so darn good. Filled with vegetables along with the potato, this serving was enough for 2. 

I checked out some of the cool exhibits within the museum 

I always pop in the Tiffany exhibit because who doesn't like to be surrounded by these gorgeous works of art! 

I made another stop at the Grand Bazaar which is one of the BEST flea markets, runs only on Sundays. 

I was thrilled to see Jessie's cups at the market as I have been seeing them on Instagram and have wanted to try for a while. 

They make Reese's look like amateurs! For the peanut butter lovers, a great gift or treat for yourself. 

They have lots of food at the Grand Bazaar as well as food trucks. It really is one of the best flea markets in the city. 

Wonderful original hats can be found here as well 

I really wanted these glasses but wasn't sure if they would make it home without breaking. They were just too darn adorable! 

New York Historical Society 

170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)

HOURS

Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm

Friday: 10 am - 8 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

Grand Bazaar 

Every Sunday, year-round, 100 W 77th St.,

(at Columbus Ave.) Manhattan, 10am – 5:30pm

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Fashion and The Fight for Wildlife Feathers

Feathers: Fashion and the Fight for Wildlife, an exhibition exploring the history of the ground-breaking Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, examines the circumstances that inspired early environmentalists—many of them women and New Yorkers—to champion the protection of endangered birds. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Migratory Bird Act prohibited the hunting, killing, trading, and shipping of migratory birds. It also regulated the nation’s commercial plume trade, which had decimated many American bird species to the point of near extinction.  

This was a wonderful exhibition at the New York Historical Society and I just LOVED this dress. So many details all around, just beautiful.  

I have a feeling this would not be too comfortable to wear  

I cannot imagine wearing a hat with dead birds on it. Ever.  

Love this paddle fan!  

This is just glorious, no ?  

This was interesting as my friend is Ellen Christine, the famous milliner who has worked with so many celebrities and brides as well as fashion magazines.  

Thank goodness for this act which stopped the use of birds on clothing. I personally do not feel that is where they should be. This was really a lovely exhibit and you must always check the NY Historical Society to see what their current exhibits at the moment.


The New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)

Museum & Museum Store Hours 
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Friday 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm

New-York Historical offers free daily tours of the Museum's collections at 2 PM and 3:30 PM.


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