News & Openings in NYC

Something new is always opening in New York City, which is what makes this city such a fantastic place to live! Check out all the new openings and best things to do in NYC right now with kids. We've rounded up the best new exhibits, parks, theme parks, entertainment venues, outdoor art, and NYC restaurants opening now across the city. Visit our News & Openings Guide for NYC to see the latest.

New Openings for Kids in NYC
There are a variety of hands-on stations at the 81st Street Studio, the new STEM and art-inspired play space at The Met.
New Art-and-Play Space Opens at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Beautiful murals and stunning hands-on exhibits inspired by its home borough welcome visitors at the long-awaited Bronx Children's Museum.
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Inside the New Bronx Children's Museum Now Open in the South Bronx
Invisible Worlds is one of the new exhibitions at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation set to open at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday, May 4.
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AMNH's Gilder Center Opens Bringing Butterflies, Bugs, and More Kid-Friendly Exhibits
Chelsea Piers, one of our favorite romping spots for families, has debuted a brand-new location in the heart of Brooklyn.
New Chelsea Piers Brooklyn Opens in Prospect Heights
The Eric Carle Story brings a new batch of beloved children's books to the stage in NYC. Photo courtesy of Rockefeller Productions
Rockefeller Studios Brings The Eric Carle Story Show to NYC; Readers Get First Access to Tickets
Budgie Landing invites guests into the habitat of 1,000 free-flying mini-parrots for a chance to feed them from a stick.
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Bronx Zoo's New Budgie Landing Lets You Interact with the Birds

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NYSCI's Science Playground—the largest science playground in the United States—is welcoming visitors following a massive remodel!
New York Hall of Science's Massive Science Playground Reopens and It's Better Than Ever
Kids have so much fun at NYSCI's playground—and learn a ton, too.
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Get up close to a life-sized African Elephant model at the AMNH's new Secret World of Elephant exhibit. Photo by Alvaro Keding/AMNH
New AMNH Exhibit Reveals The Secret Life of Elephants
Learn all you ever wanted to know about elephants—and more—at this new exhibit.
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Mommy Poppins' New Web App and Notifications Are the Easiest Way To Find Fun Things To Do
Say goodbye to FOMO with our new notifications.
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Courage to Act is the Museum of Jewish Heritage's first exhibition designed specifically with kids in mind. Photo courtesy of the museum
Guide to the Museum of Jewish Heritage's New Kid-Friendly Exhibition, Courage to Act
Explore Holocaust history in this new kid-centered exhibit.
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We got to check out the pop-up that launched Crayola Flowers with a
Crayola Flowers Has a Bright New School Fundraising Idea
Check out this colorful new fundraising idea!
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There are a variety of hands-on stations at the 81st Street Studio, the new STEM and art-inspired play space at The Met.
New Art-and-Play Space Opens at Metropolitan Museum of Art
This new play space lets kids get hands-on with art and get their wiggles out.
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