Family Art Project: Revealing the Palisades

About this event

Wave Hill’s family art project explores the geology of the Palisades through sand casting. Participants make a sculptural rock formation inspired by the cliffs visible from the garden. Check the venue’s admission conditions separately from the workshop’s no-registration policy.

Registration & participation: Drop-in activity; no advance registration required.

Accessibility: Wave Hill House has a ground-level entrance with a power-assist door and accessible restrooms; lower-floor restrooms have elevator access.

Duration: Published session length: 180 minutes.

Program

1. Explore the Palisades’ geology through sand casting and make a sculptural rock formation.

Getting there

4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY, New York City · Bronx

Map location: First location point published by NYC Parks; not a guaranteed accessible entrance.

Public transportation

Riverdale Metro-North station or 1 train to West 242nd Street; free venue shuttle Thursday–Sunday.

Before you go

Confirm the organizer’s latest information and any participation requirements before travelling. This listing refers to the published session, not a full-season timetable.

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Parking

Parking: $13 non-members; $10 members.

Event contact

Phone: 7185493200

Email: information@wavehill.org

Sources & latest check

• NYC Parks — event listing ↗
• NYC Parks Open Data — source record ↗
• Wave Hill — grounds admission and front entrance ↗
• Wave Hill — public transit and shuttle ↗
• Wave Hill — dated activity and admission conditions ↗

Checked 2026-10-12. Session feed checked 2026-10-13. Admission and visitor details updated 2026-10-13. Confirm details with the organizer before making plans.