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THE 5 BEST New York City Children's Museums
Children's Museums in New York City
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What travellers are saying
- Adventure DivaManchester, CT2,020 contributionsYou get to experience years of history here with the museum's exhibits, collections and films. We saw the "I'll have what she's having...the Jewish Deli" exhibit and enjoyed the experience. It showed how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food.Written 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alessio MVerona, Italy386 contributionsIs the official museum from the fdny. Explain the story of the fireman. Explain what the people have to do in case of fire.Written 10 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnthonyTopelOrlando, FL7 contributionsCool quick stop while exploring the city! Easy to get in and out of. The staff was very helpful. Erin did a great job as well.Written 28 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lobna FCairo, Egypt148 contributionsReally nice interactive exhibits for children up to age 6. My 2 year old had a blast, especially playing with the big fire truck on the 4th floor. Would visit again!Written 17 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zipi32 contributionsThe children's museum is a very nice place.
Gives the children a clever point of view about the arts.Written 30 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Eve PSan Diego, CA23 contributionsDespite my protest I took my 15 year old who’s loved slime since she was 4. “The only museum I will entertain is the slime museum”. It was a lot of fun and even more fun watching ghostbusters after to try and figure out what type of slime was in the movie. She made 2 types and we made tons of memories. LooLoo and OoVoo were pleasantly surprised.Written 15 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LeeDiMcLas Vegas, NV294 contributionsMy 11-year-old son and I recently met a girlfriend and her 6-year-old daughter here and I was very happy that the museum held both of the children's attention for several hours. Although small, t has very cool interactive exhibits.Written 28 December 2014This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about New York City
- These places are best for children's museums in New York City:
- New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
- New York City Fire Museum
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Museum of Illusions
- Children's Museum of the Arts
- These are the best places for kid-friendly children's museums in New York City:
- New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
- New York City Fire Museum
- Museum of Illusions
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Children's Museum of the Arts