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Best Children's Museums for Families to Visit in New York City
Make art, explore the natural world, and try hands-on science projects at NYC's best museums for...
What Ages Get in Free to NYC Museums, Zoos, Amusement Parks
Find out at what age your kid gains FREE entry to top NYC attractions.
7 Things to Love About NYC's National Museum of Mathematics
No flash cards here: games and other activities show just how fun math can be.
Children's Museum of the Arts: A Must-Visit Creative Hub for Kids
Visit this beloved downtown arts institution for creative exploration in a fully-stocked, bright...
Autism-Friendly Museum Hours and Cultural Programs in NYC
NYC museums and cultural centers have created comfortable, safe spaces for families with special...
MoMA Reopens with Kid-Friendly Art Programs, Family Film, New Galleries
This beloved museum is more accessible, exciting, and family-friendly than ever.
Socrates Sculpture Park: A Hidden (and Free) Gem in Queens
Free and open year-round for views, public art, and family events, Socrates is a must-visit.
6 Things To Love about The Museum of the Moving Image
This Astoria museum is a big hit with kids for its interactive exhibits and movies.
5 Inspiring Firefighter Museums Near New York City
Climb a fire truck and cheer real-life superheroes at 5 firefighter museums near NYC.
Visiting the Met Cloisters with Kids: Best of NYC's Medieval Museum
Medieval magic and mystery await at this enchanting museum in Washington Heights.
8 Things to Love About the Museum of the City of New York
Amazing kids' programming and inspiring exhibits about NYC make this museum a cultural gem.
Restaurants for After Your Natural History Museum Visit in NYC
Headed to see the dinosaurs? A dozen top spots to eat before or after with the kids.
8 Museums With Special Needs Programs for NYC Kids
Parents of special needs kids take note: Many cultural institutions are raising the bar when it...
Night at the Museum: 5 NYC Museum and Zoo Sleepovers for Kids
A sleepover with the sharks—or with the airplanes, or the sea lions—is the ultimate only-in-NYC...
The Museum of Chinese in America: A Chinatown Gem for Kids
This fascinating spot is wonderfully kid-focused.
8 Things to Love About the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Innovative exhibits, tons of special events, and a kid-sized Brooklyn main street make BCM a family...
National Geographic's Interactive Ocean Odyssey Makes Waves in Times Square
Take a jaw-dropping, virtual underwater journey across the sea.
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9 NYSCI Exhibits Every NYC Kid Needs To See At Least Once
Even if you live outside the borough, put this on your to-do list.
10 Things to Love About the DiMenna Children's History Museum at the New-York Historical Society
Learn about New York City kids throughout history at this hidden gem of a kids' museum on the UWS.
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Must-See NYC Museums for Kids and Families

MoMA Reopens with Kid-Friendly Art Programs, Family Film, New Galleries
This beloved museum is more accessible, exciting, and family-friendly than ever.READ MORE 
6 Things To Love about The Museum of the Moving Image
This Astoria museum is a big hit with kids for its interactive exhibits and movies.READ MORE 
13 Best Science Museums and STEM Spots for NYC Kids
Dive into these STEM-friendly spots with your science-loving kids.READ MORE 
Best Children's Museums for Families to Visit in New York City
Make art, explore the natural world, and try hands-on science projects at NYC's best museums for...READ MORE 
10 Things to Love About the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
What to see, do, and explore with kids on NYC's own floating STEM and history museumREAD MORE 
Children's Museum of the Arts: A Must-Visit Creative Hub for Kids
Visit this beloved downtown arts institution for creative exploration in a fully-stocked, bright...READ MORE 

Key Info for Visiting NYC Museums with Kids

Use Your Library Card to Get into 56 NYC Museums and Gardens for Free
Learn how to use your library card to score FREE admission to some of NYC's best museums.READ MORE 
What Ages Get in Free to NYC Museums, Zoos, Amusement Parks
Find out at what age your kid gains FREE entry to top NYC attractions.READ MORE 
Worth It? Family Memberships in NYC to Consider for Winter
Enjoy the fun, and the savings, with memberships to these NYC children's spaces.READ MORE 
Free Times to Visit NYC Museums, Gardens, and Zoos
Every NYC museum, zoo, garden, and culture hub offers FREE admission at some point during the month.READ MORE 

Specialized NYC Museums & Exhibits

7 Things to Love About NYC's National Museum of Mathematics
No flash cards here: games and other activities show just how fun math can be.READ MORE 
Jewish Museums in NYC: 6 Cultural Spots for Kids
One of the best aspects of growing up in NYC is that kids are exposed to lots of different...READ MORE 
10 Spots to Explore the Immigrant Experience with New York City Kids
Walk in the shoes of those who made America home at these interactive museums.READ MORE 
13 Best Science Museums and STEM Spots for NYC Kids
Dive into these STEM-friendly spots with your science-loving kids.READ MORE 
8 Museums With Special Needs Programs for NYC Kids
Parents of special needs kids take note: Many cultural institutions are raising the bar when it...READ MORE 
Children's Museum of the Arts: A Must-Visit Creative Hub for Kids
Visit this beloved downtown arts institution for creative exploration in a fully-stocked, bright...READ MORE 

More Family Fun and Day Trips

8 Fun Day Trips From New York City Without a Car
Get out of town for a quick family-friendly getaway, no car required.READ MORE 
7 Things to Love About the Queens County Farm Museum
There's always something fun happening at NYC's only historic working farm museum.READ MORE 
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Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones in NYC
Where to go and what to do when it's too hot, too cold or too rainy to go to the park.READ MORE 
Night at the Museum: 5 NYC Museum and Zoo Sleepovers for Kids
A sleepover with the sharks—or with the airplanes, or the sea lions—is the ultimate only-in-NYC...READ MORE 
Top Children's Science Museums Across the US for Families
These top STEM spots are worth planning a family vacation around.READ MORE 
Science and Natural History Museum Day Trips Near NYC
Catch these four kid-friendly museums outside of NYC, no car required.READ MORE 

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Storm King Art Center Reopens for Summer 2020 Visits
Visit the sprawling outdoor art gallery for plenty of culture.READ MORE 
What's Open Now in NYC For Kids: Museums, Zoos, Play Spaces, and More
You've got cabin fever; we've got the reopening plans for our favorite haunts. READ MORE 
Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online
From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!READ MORE 
NYC Coronavirus Closings: Broadway, NYPL, Museums, and More
These area institutions have announced temporary closures.READ MORE 
Survival: The Exhibition Brings Real-World Lessons to City Kids
Build your emergency IQ with NYSCI's new exhibit.READ MORE 
Superpowered Metropolis Debuts at CMOM
Little ones have a bright, new, comic book-inspired play space to explore.READ MORE 
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