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The 9 Best Children's Museums in New York City, New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture is a non-religious organization that engages schoolchildren and families in an active, hands-on exploration of history and culture in non-threatening and inclusive ways to benefit the diverse Jewish community and the community at large.It is home to two wonderful exhibitions for children ages 5-12 with over 80 interactive stations. Pack small trunks, decode a new language while shopping at a supermarket, design a neighborhood and much more in From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America. In From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East, dress a manikin in ancient clothes, grind wheat, hunt for food with a bow and arrow and try forty other activities. Play in both exhibitions and join us in the art room for additional arts and craft activities.
2. Sloomoo Institute
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Sloomoo Institute is an interactive pop-up experience! Sink your hands into over 30 vats of textured, scented slime. See your brain on slime with an EEG machine. Relax at our ASMR sound station and be immersed in CGI satisfying videos. Tag our slime and repeat wall by smearing slime on it. Design your dream slime at the DIY bar. Take a slime shower and walk through 250 gallons of slime. Come play!
Reviewed By tgecelter - Johannesburg, South Africa
We went with my 3 and 6 year old and had so much fun. We spent 1h30 min and it was brilliant - interactive, current and slimy. It is applicable for all ages - my husband and I had fun too. It’s really worth the visit - best thing yet is to play with slime anywhere but my home ????
3. New York City Fire Museum
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
The New York City Fire Museum is the official museum of the FDNY.Occupying a renovated 1904 Beaux‐Arts firehouse at 278 Spring Street in Hudson Square, west of SoHo, the museum is home to a renowned collection of fire‐related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present; including hand‐pumped fire engines, horse‐drawn vehicles, early motorized apparatus and firefighting tools and equipment.
Reviewed By christopherbO9687MP - Acton, United States
This museum provides an excellent overview of both the NYC Fire Department and its history within the city. There are lots of meticulously restored historic fire engines dating back to the 19th century, and a collection of artifacts related to the various volunteer and eventually professional firefighting organizations that have existed in the city (even before the merger with Brooklyn and other boroughs). There are also specialized displays related to the horses and even the mascot dogs that have populated the fire stations at various times. The 9/11 memorial is poignant, as other the summaries of other major fires that led to losses of life. The museums also coves the social aspects of firefighting organizations; such as how they also served as social clubs and some of the rivalries between them. Also covered is how the desire for better firefighting equipment and even city water pressure led to major civic improvements. A must for anyone interested in NYC's history, as well as firefighting fans.
4. New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
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4.5 based on 824 reviews
The New-York Historical Society features a host of permanent and rotating exhibitions that explore the history of New York City and the nation. The oldest museum in New York City, New-York Historical is home to a vast collection of objects, documents, and art, including one of the world’s largest collections of Tiffany glasswork, a recreation of the Oval Office, and the Center for Women's History, revealing the untold stories of women who have shaped the American experience.
Reviewed By williamm690 - Boston, United States
The Museum of Natural History was packed shoulder-to-shoulder on a Saturday afternoon, so we came here instead for "air," and how surprised we were by the treasures within! The Tiffany exhibit was dazzling, extensive, and highly informative -- one quickly came to appreciate the depth of artistry and craft involved, including the pioneering role played by a key female designer. Railroads, waterfronts, skyscrapers, fine art. Even the timeless wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. It's all here. On a modest scale in some cases, yes, but as with the State it celebrates, close attention is richly rewarded.
5. Children's Museum of the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Founded in Lower Manhattan in 1988, Children’s Museum of the Arts’ unique curatorial program introduces children and families to world-class contemporary art exhibitions and art-making workshops taught by professional artists. The central Cynthia C. Wainwright Gallery displays a rotating series of contemporary artwork by emerging and established artists from New York City and around the world. In addition, CMA’s dual-level Bridge hosts a rotating series of interactive site-specific installations that are thematically linked to the main exhibition in the gallery.
6. Children's Museum of Manhattan
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4.0 based on 282 reviews
A kid-friendly museum with many interactive activities.
Reviewed By freemimi88 - New York City, United States
This place is Brilliant. My 3 yr. Old nephew went crazy. Floors of wonderful things for children to do. Giant fire truck, taxi , bus, pretend market with barrels of plastic vegetables an fruit Even a play sink and cash register. Sand box slides tunnels. We spent nearly 3 hours in this place. You absolutely have to experience. I mean I loved it and I'm 68.????
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8. Museum of Illusions
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4.0 based on 241 reviews
Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things... come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure?
Reviewed By 592briannat
I went with some friends and it’s such a fun place to visit! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quick, fun experience.
