The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
Museum of Arts and Design - various times
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center - 7:00 PM Pick
The Paley Museum
Central Park South bus stop
Museum of Arts and Design
Activity Guides
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Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities
Join this special morning visit to the Discovery Garden with your family before BBG opens to the public. Explore the garden at your own pace and participate in multisensory activities at facilitated stations.
- Water, weed, and plant in our fruit and vegetable garden
- Use real tools to explore plants
- Read stories
One ASL translator will be stationed in the Garden. Accessible bathrooms and wheelchairs are available at the Flatbush Avenue entrance. Inside the nearby Discovery Garden, pathways and exhibits are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs. Visitors are encouraged to touch and smell plants, and hands-on exhibits feature sound, visual, and tactile elements designed for accessibility. A visual schedule and details about transportation, entry, and what to expect will be sent out in advance to families who have preregistered. Snacking is permitted, and a quiet seating area will be available before and during the event. RSVP required as space is limited to ensure the comfort of all participants.
This program is outdoors and will be canceled in inclement weather; participants will be notified by email.