Honor the legacy of Juneteenth as a Texas holiday and the long history of Black Western culture. Join us for a day of fun, including line dancing to sets by local DJs, photo activations, art-making, and Juneteenth eats. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 

Schedule

12–8 pm: Games and snacks
The Norm, 1st Floor
Come to our restaurant for some good old-fashioned family fun. The Norm is transforming itself into a game room for one night only. Grab a table with all the Uno, Jenga, checkers, and Yahtzee you can handle (first come, first served)! Plus, enjoy a full bar and a special Juneteenth snack menu.

3–5 pm: Art-making
Education Center, 1st Floor 
Be inspired by the work of Texas artist Deborah Roberts, featured in Giants, and create a collage bandana to take home. 

3–8 pm: Music and line dancing
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor 
Feel the cookout vibes with a breezy set by DJ Quinnette, and learn how to line dance with artist Wildcat Ebony Brown.

3–8 pm: Food vendors and bar  
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Enjoy southern-inspired eats and drinks by the Brooklyn Sweet Spot, Aunts et Uncles, and Brooklyn Museum chef David Thomas. 

4:30–7:30 pm: Community portraits 
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor 
Have your portrait taken by Souls in Focus, a NYC-based, community-driven collective and creative agency. Pose in front of a custom backdrop by James Umbrella Creative. 

5–7 pm: Denim customization station
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor 
BYOD (bring your own denim) and adorn it with help from Hansel Clothing. Learn techniques for upcycling and enhancing your denim with a variety of materials. 

6–7:30 pm: Giants after hours 
Great Hall, 1st Floor 
Gain exclusive evening access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys (tickets required).

This program is free with Museum admission. Purchase separate tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for $25. Member tickets to the exhibition are free. Not a Member? Join today!