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Children's Museum of Manhattan

New York, NY

Upper West Side children's museum with hands-on exhibits, family programming, and play-based learning for young children.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playToddler areaSensory play

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or eventsReservation required

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

Children's Museum of Manhattan is one of the city's best-known indoor family destinations for early-childhood and elementary-age learning through play. Its programming and exhibits are especially strong for younger children, and the museum runs regular sessions, memberships, and rotating family activities.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact Information

Phone

Address

New York, NY

Location

New York New York City New York, NY

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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