Riders Ready: The Science of BMX Exhibit Opening
Explore the science of BMX in BCM’s newest exhibit! Through hands-on activities, discover how bike setup, track design, and safety equipment help riders move faster, stay balanced, and ride safely.
Celebrate opening day on Saturday, October 24 with BMX demonstrations by Matty Cranmer and Chad Douglas, helmet decorating with Transportation Alternatives, an On Our Bikes storytime and singalong with author Dan Saks, and bike raffles courtesy of the BMX Foundation.
The exhibit and opening day activities are included with general admission.
Opening Day Schedule
Bike Activities & Helmet Decorating
10:30 am–4:00 pm | Rooftop
Decorate a helmet with Transportation Alternatives and enjoy bike-themed coloring, temporary tattoos, stickers, and instant photo portraits with BCM’s Play Facilitators.
Ribbon Cutting
11:00 am
Help us celebrate the opening of Riders Ready: The Science of BMX!
Opening Remarks
11:10 am | Rooftop
Join Atiba Edwards and Shane Fernandez for opening remarks.
BMX Demonstrations
11:20 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:00 pm | Rooftop
Catch BMX demonstrations with Matty Cranmer and Chad Douglas.
On Our Bikes Storytime & Singalong
11:30 am–12:00 pm & 2:00–2:30 pm | Brooklyn Voices
Join author Dan Saks for a storytime and singalong celebrating the joy of riding bikes.
Bike Raffles
12:45 pm & 4:15 pm | Rooftop
Enter for a chance to win a bike, courtesy of the BMX Foundation!
Also Happening: BCM Election
Election Town Hall & Storytime
10:30–11:00 am & 2:45–3:15 pm | Commons Theater
Visit the Polls
11:00 am–2:45 pm & 3:15–4:45 pm | Commons Theater
Cast your vote in BCM’s election!
Be Part of Riders Ready!
Training wheels, a wobbly first ride, or pedaling on their own: we’d love to see your child’s early bike-riding moments!
Send us photos or videos for a chance to see your child featured in the exhibit. Other riding photos and videos are welcome, too. Submit by Wednesday, October 21 to receive two free Museum admission tickets for opening day, Saturday, October 24.