The Materials Center is a community resource open to the public that houses a large collection of “found” materials, gathered and donated by New York City residents and businesses. These materials are objects from our everyday lives that are often discarded, but could be repurposed or transformed into something new, encouraging creativity, problem solving, and action. We believe that these materials can enhance and enrich children’s learning, creative expression, and symbolic development.
Schedule an appointment to visit, browse and shop for materials for your next project idea, and to drop off donations of materials. We hope to see you soon!
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Get involved!
Teaching Beyond the Square is one of many donateNYC partner organizations in New York City that work to divert waste from landfills, by recycling, re-purposing, re-using or re-distributing items that New Yorkers no longer want. More than 40 non-profit organizations are dedicated to helping New York City reach its zero-waste to landfills goal by 2030. Visit the donateNYC website for more information about flea markets, partner organizations, donating goods, and events around the city.
Materials Center Supporters
We would like to thank the businesses and organizations that have supported the Materials Center with amazing and beautiful donations! Check out what our Supporters are up to:
Barron’s
FullBeauty Brands
James Wagman Architects
Bryant Park Corporation
Standard Issue Design
Kerri Rosenthal
Peter Som
Snohetta
VP+C
SFDShop
HMA2
Hudson Studio Architects
Designtex
Spartan Surfaces
Les Enfants de Boheme
