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Museums, Galleries & Exhibits for NYC Kids

The Met offers pay-what-you-wish admission to New Yorkers at all times. Photo by Jody Mercier
Free Times to Visit NYC Museums, Gardens, and Zoos
Even in a pandemic, these culture spots are taking care of New Yorkers.
The Discovery Room at the American Museum of Natural History more than lives up to its name. Photo by R. Mickens/AMNH
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...
At Pier 36's Immersive Van Gogh Experience, visitors are treated to a trio of huge immersive galleries.
Which Van Gogh Should You Go to With Kids?
We visited both Van Gogh exhibits so you don't have to.
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Kids 8 and under can enter The Sugar HiIl Museum for free. Photo by Janet Bloom
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.
The redesigned Museum of Modern Art in Midtown features more gallery space and a robust calendar of family programs.
MoMA Reopens with Kid-Friendly Art Programs, Family Film, New Galleries
This beloved museum is more accessible, exciting, and family-friendly than ever.
See Starry Pumpkin on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the NYBG during Yayoi Kusama's
See Yayoi Kusama's Whimsical Art at NYBG's Newly Opened Exhibition
Infinity rooms, Dancing Pumpkins, seasonal blooms, and fresh air make this a must-visit.
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Must-See NYC Museums for Kids and Families

The redesigned Museum of Modern Art in Midtown features more gallery space and a robust calendar of family programs.
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 
Gaze at modern and ancient masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Met with Kids: Exploring NYC's Biggest Art Museum
With a world-class art museum right in our hometown, there's always something new for NYC kids to...READ MORE 
Kids will be thrilled to explore this hand-on museum. Photo by Thanassi Karageorgiou
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 
The Discovery Room at the American Museum of Natural History more than lives up to its name. Photo by R. Mickens/AMNH
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 
Make a (messy) mini masterpiece at the Tot Studio at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
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...READ MORE 
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum provides a dynamic, interactive, and educational journey for all ages.
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 

Key Info for Visiting NYC Museums with Kids

The Met is one of 66 New York City institutions participating in the Culture Pass Program. Photo by Jody Mercier
Use Your Library Card to Get into 66 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 
Kids 8 and under can enter The Sugar HiIl Museum for free. Photo by Janet Bloom
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 
The play center at Scandinavia House is well-stocked with educational toys. Photo courtesy of the Scandinavia House
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 
The Met offers pay-what-you-wish admission to New Yorkers at all times. Photo by Jody Mercier
Free Times to Visit NYC Museums, Gardens, and Zoos
Even in a pandemic, these culture spots are taking care of New Yorkers. READ MORE 

Specialized NYC Museums & Exhibits

MoMath is wall-to-wall with interactive STEM activities kids really enjoy.
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 
Family Programs at the Jewish Musuem offer unique, engaging, and unexpected artistic and cultural experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities. Photo courtesy of the museum
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 
Lower East Side Tenement Museum's Meet the Residents program.
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 
Be an astronaut at the Liberty Science Center. Photo by Karen Turner
13 Best Science Museums and STEM Spots for NYC Kids
Dive into these STEM-friendly spots with your science-loving kids.READ MORE 
The NY Transit Museum is dedicated to making its extensive collection accessible to all.
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 
Connected Worlds mesmerizes children with its interactive features and fun animations.
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.READ MORE 

Museums Worth a Day Trip

The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.
The Best Children’s Museum in Every State
Did your favorite children's museum make the list?READ MORE 
Jeffrey Gibson; 'Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House;' 2020; Courtesy the Artist; Socrates Sculpture Park; Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY; Kavi Gupta, Chicago; Roberts Projects, LA; Image by Scott Lynch
Outdoor Art Day Trips Near NYC
Spend a day enjoying spectacular sculptures at these outdoor art spots. READ MORE 
Dia Beacon offers more than 240,000-square-feet of light-drenched gallery space for its larger-than-life masterpieces.
Exploring Dia Beacon the Hudson Valley's Large-Scale Art Destination
See unique art in a warehouse-like space perfect for social distancing. READ MORE 
Access to Olana’s 250-acre landscape is free, and a visit is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. Photo courtesy of the State Historic Site
Day Trip to Olana State Historic Site to See Frederic Church's Living Masterpiece
This grand estate gives visitors a glimpse of all the Hudson Valley offers. 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 
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is well worth the day trip.
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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Best Holiday Train Shows in NYC for Kids: NYBG Train Show and Beyond
The NYBG Holiday Train Show returns, and there's a few other tiny trains to see, too. READ MORE 
20 Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend in NYC With Kids
After the leftovers are in the fridge, here's what to do with the kids Thanksgiving weekend. READ MORE 
See the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation with Kids
Watching the parade balloons inflate is an only-in-NYC experience: Here's all you need to know. READ MORE 
Notorious RBG Gets Her Due in New-York Historical Society Exhibition
Enjoy an intimate look at the Supreme Court icon in this new exhibit. READ MORE 
12 Must-See Museum Exhibits in NYC This Fall
These exhibits honor everything from cars to couture. READ MORE 
Free and Cheap After-School Programs for NYC Kids and Teens
Affordable after-school programs in NYC do exist: We've rounded up 12 programs citywide. READ MORE 
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