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Museums, Galleries & Exhibits for NYC Kids

The Cloisters offers pay-what-you-wish admission to New York state residents as well as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students. Photo by Suzy Q

Free Times To Visit NYC Museums, Gardens, and Zoos

Enjoy a day of nature or culture without spending a dime.

The American Museum of Natural History's blue whale is an NYC icon, and the entire museum is one of the best children's museums in NYC. Photo by R. Mickens/courtesy of AMNH

Best Children's Museums in NYC for Families to Visit

Make art, explore the natural world, and enjoy science projects at NYC's top kid-friendly museums.

Gaze at modern and ancient masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Visiting The Metropolitan Museum with Kids: Exploring NYC's Biggest Art Museum

There's always something new at the Met for kids to discover.

The Whitney Museum of American Art covers decades of contemporary work from American artists.

Visiting the Whitney Museum in NYC with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Visit the Whitney for an in-depth look at contemporary art and tons of family programming.

Host a creative, fun-filled birthday party celebration for your child’s special day at the Museum of Arts and Design. Photo by Jody Mercier

Museum Birthday Party Places in NYC: 10 Celebration-Worthy Culture Spots

Slime waterfalls, animal encounters, museum sleepovers, and more await at these party spots.

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.

Storm King's towering pieces beg visitors to draw closer. Photo courtesy of @jenterratravels

Visiting Storm King Art Center in the Hudson Valley with Kids: What You Need to Know

Explore the 500-acre outdoor art gallery.

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.

Visiting The Metropolitan Museum with Kids: Exploring NYC's Biggest Art Museum

There's always something new at the Met for kids to discover.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 American Museum of Natural History's blue whale is an NYC icon, and the entire museum is one of the best children's museums in NYC. Photo by R. Mickens/courtesy of AMNH

Best Children's Museums in NYC for Families to Visit

Make art, explore the natural world, and enjoy science projects at NYC's top kid-friendly museums. 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

Take advantage of Culture Pass for access to world class museums and programs, like those at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of BCM

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

If you want to see special exhibits like Sharks at AMNH, a family membership is worth the investment. Photo by D. Finnin/courtesy AMNH

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 Cloisters offers pay-what-you-wish admission to New York state residents as well as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students. Photo by Suzy Q

Free Times To Visit NYC Museums, Gardens, and Zoos

Enjoy a day of nature or culture without spending a dime. 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

Stretch, mold, squish, and play with slime to your hearts content at the Sloomoo Institute in Soho.

Visiting the Sloomoo Institute: Soho's Museum of Slime Produces Ooey-Gooey Fun

Roll up your sleeves, and dig into the fun at this slime and sensory-filled wonderland. 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

Explore the universe and more at the Franklin Institute, one of our favorite space museums near NYC.

7 Space Museums Near NYC for Out of This World Fun

See the galaxy in its eye-popping glory at these space museums. 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

Kids can climb to their hearts content on the Liberty Science Center's Infinity Climber. Photo courtesy of the museum

Liberty Science Center: Best Things To Do With Kids

This state-of-the art museum is a must visit for local families. 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

Take a walk through one of the dinosaur halls at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

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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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 2022 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

Wonderland Dreams Invites Guests to Fall Down the Rabbit Hole and Embrace a Unique Art Experience

The Alice-in-Wonderland-inspired walk-through offers a beautiful backdrop to play and pose. READ MORE

Visiting the Whitney Museum in NYC with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Visit the Whitney for an in-depth look at contemporary art and tons of family programming. READ MORE

Visiting the Sloomoo Institute: Soho's Museum of Slime Produces Ooey-Gooey Fun

Roll up your sleeves, and dig into the fun at this slime and sensory-filled wonderland. READ MORE

Museum Birthday Party Places in NYC: 10 Celebration-Worthy Culture Spots

Slime waterfalls, animal encounters, museum sleepovers, and more await at these party spots. READ MORE