Back in time: Spring Break Crafts and Games at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden

Go back in time at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden’s Spring Break Crafts and Games.

Drop-in during regular museum hours from April 11 to April 21 and make a 19th-century craft and play historic games. If the weather is nice, enjoy the museum’s collection of wooden toys outside in the garden. A tour and children’s corner is included.

Spring Break Crafts and Games, April 11–21, Tuesdays to Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm (closed Mondays). Free with museum admission: $8 for adults, $7 seniors and students, free for children under 12. Reservations required.

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden [421 E. 61st St. between First and York avenues on the Upper East Side, (212) 838–6878; www.mvhm.org].

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