Top Kid-Friendly Science Museums in New York City

Kid can immerse themselves in the Connected Worlds Exhibit at the New York Hall of Science. Photo by David Handschuh

Curious kids and budding scientists have so many options when it comes to science museums for kids in New York City. From the well-known American Museum of Natural History to smaller museums with interactive science exhibits for kids, there are tons of spots for toddlers through teens to get scientific in New York City. Whether they're into ecology or archaeology, there are plenty of educational activities for kids in NYC. We've rounded up the best science museums for kids in New York City that the whole family can enjoy together.

Get more great geeky inspiration in our Guide to Science Experiences for Kids and find more cool children's museums in NYC in our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

Best Philly Science Museums for Kids

The Museum of Illusions is a fun and interactive experience that challenges your perception and plays tricks on your mind. Photo by @creativishmom

Science museums for kids are in ample supply in Philadelphia. Thanks in part to local founding father and scientific pioneer Benjamin Franklin, Philly has a long legacy of embracing science. The city boasts lots of institutions, centers, and interactive science exhibits that explore the weird and wonderful world around us, offering a fun way for kids of all ages to learn. 

For more science inspiration, check out our roundup of at-home science experiments for kids. And for more museum intel, head to our guide to all the best museums for kids near Philly.

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Science Museums in Los Angeles

Dive into science! Photo by (c) Jonathan Selig 2025, courtesy of California Science Center

Los Angeles is home to incredible science museums that make learning fun for kids of all ages. If you want to make science concepts come alive for littles, nothing quite does the job like interactive and engaging exhibits. These science museums provide the chance to touch, see, feel, and learn all about different scientific studies, from anatomy to astronomy. Turn your kids into science-whiz kids by visiting them all! 

In LA, you can find museums kids will enjoy for every interest and price point. Browse this list of the best children's museums in LA, bookmark these free museum days, and discover more museum outings in our Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County

Space Club Fort Greene Delivers Out-of-This-World Indoor Playground Fun in Brooklyn

Space Club's Fort Greene location is the stuff of kiddie play space dreams.

My 3-year-old daughter and I have recently become NYC play space connoisseurs. Our colorful collection of branded grippy socks is evidence of a winter spent hopping from one new play space to another. So, you can take me at my word when I say Space Club Fort Greene offers out-of-this-world fun.

Read on to find out why this sprawling, artsy space is worth a visit, and find dozens of other cool indoor playgrounds on our list of Brooklyn's best indoor play spaces. For more family fun across the city, check out our NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Play Spaces.

24-7 UK Soccer Camps and Clinics—Recreational, Competitive, and Adaptive Soccer Programs for Bay Area Kids

24-7 UK Soccer has camps, classes, and clinics for a wide range of ages and abilities.

24-7 UK Soccer has been providing top-quality kids’ soccer camps and programs in Oakland and the East Bay for 20 years.

Whether your child is new to the game or a seasoned player, 24-7 UK Soccer has programming for a wide range of ages and abilities at their top-notch Oakland training facility and at indoor and outdoor locations across the East Bay. Not only do the program’s experienced professional coaches teach the technical skills that build strong athletes, but they help foster the kind of confidence and values that go way beyond the field.

From competitive camps for experienced players to adaptive classes specially designed for neurodiverse kids, take a look at their summer camps, clinics, and classes below to find out how to get signed up–and how to save 20% with our exclusive Mommy Poppins code.

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