Museums for Kids in New York, NY

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Opens at 10am

3.0

Imagination thrives here with five floors of interactive play and learning stations, perfect for toddlers to explore and discover in NYC's Upper West Side.

Sloomoo Institute

Opens at 9am

4.0

Exploration at Sloomoo Institute lets me create unique slime, experience colorful slime showers, and enjoy a hands-on, tactile museum just for kids.

Color Factory

Opens at 9am

4.0

Joyful, immersive art installations, like the giant ball pit and confetti room, create colorful experiences perfect for photos and festivities.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Opens at 10am

4.5

Culture thrives in The Met. I love the kid-friendly programs and hands-on studio that bring art to life for young minds and families.

New York Transit Museum

Opens at 10am

4.5

Adventure beckons as I step into this 1936 subway station turned museum, where vintage subway cars tell NYC's transit story interactively.

American Museum of Natural History

Opens at 10am

5.0

Wonder fills this museum with stunning dinosaur fossils, an enormous blue whale, and interactive exhibits that captivate kids and teens alike.

SPYSCAPE

Opens at 10am

4.5

Discovery of spycraft techniques through hands-on games and RFID challenges made this interactive museum a family favorite.

National Museum of Mathematics

Opens at 10am

Curiosity thrives at MoMath, where playful exhibits transform math into engaging experiences, making it a perfect family outing.

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Opens at 10am

3.5

Engagement is paramount at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, with hands-on exhibits that keep kids entertained all day long in a spacious setting.

American Museum of Natural History

Opens at 10am

5.0

Insightful exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History showcase the wonders of our planet, making learning accessible for all.

New York Hall of Science

Opens at 10am

4.0

Enthralling hands-on activities and new exhibits make the New York Hall of Science a perfect spot for young minds to engage with science.

DiMenna Children's History Museum

Opens at 10am

0.0

Engagement with NYC's past comes alive through interactive exhibits and family-friendly rotations in a cozy reading room near Central Park.

The Morgan

Opens at 11am

Inspiration flows here with free family programs and stunning architecture, blending literature and art in a historic library setting.

American Museum of the Moving

Opens at 11am

4.5

Creativity thrives here with hands-on filmmaking, the Jim Henson Exhibit, and free Thursdays for movie lovers of all ages.

Queens County Farm Museum

Opens at 10am

Experience the charm of a working farm, where kids can engage with animals and explore unique outdoor exhibits in a historic setting.

Museum of the City of New York

Opens at 10am

4.0

Delightful exhibits cater to children, featuring a popular dance installation. Affordable access ensures families can enjoy learning about NYC together.