Children's Museum Of Manhattan
4.2(2,869)4.2 out of 5 stars, 2869 reviews New York, NY
About Children's Museum Of Manhattan
The Children's Museum of Manhattan offers a unique, hands-on experience for young children, encouraging imaginative play without the restrictions typical of adult museums. Its indoor setting makes it an excellent choice for family outings, especially on rainy days.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for indoor activities on rainy daysParents wanting to encourage imaginative play without screensBest suited for children ages 5 and under, with activities designed for imaginative play
Why families love it
- Three floors of interactive exhibits suitable for various ages
- Popular train and firetruck exhibits that engage children
- Convenient stroller check-in and availability of elevators
- Art and craft activities scheduled on the top floor
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Water play area that is not crowded during late weekdays
Insider tips
- Visit during the week to avoid crowds, especially on weekends
- Check the schedule for art and craft activities to maximize your visit
- Bring cash for tips as cashless options are not available
Good to know before you go
- Weekends when the museum tends to be crowded
- Visiting if your child is older than 5, as they may find fewer engaging activities
- Some exhibits, particularly toys and soft items, were reported as worn and dirty
- Limited appeal for children older than 5, as many activities are geared towards younger kids
- Crowds
- Less crowded during late weekdays, more crowded on weekends
- Value
- Admission prices were not specified, but the value is high for interactive, hands-on experiences compared to traditional play areas. No mention of hidden costs.
- Food
- No food or drinks permitted in play and activity areas
- Accessibility
- Elevators available for easy access to all floors
- Safety
- Stroller check-in for safety and convenience
What parents say
"This is a great place where you can spend several hours with your family having fun…. A good option to visit on rainy days since it’s indoors. There are three floors with plenty of activities for children all ages. My children have a blast and they loved it… the staff were very friendly and welcoming!"
2 months ago
"We frequently visited this museum whenever we were in the area and enjoyed it very much. It has three levels, and my son particularly loved the train and firetruck exhibits. I would recommend visiting during the week, as it tends to be quite crowded on weekends."
in the last week
"This is the cutest little place for the little ones. It was awesome to see them explore and able to play around and explore. This is a great version of what an adult museum would be except theres usually no touching so I think its awesome that there weren’t too many rules. The stroller check in was convenient, I just wish they had cashless tip options. These days not many ppl carry cash. The water play area was very cool and it wasn’t crowded for a late weekday. I would recommend this place and I would definitely come back. It was pretty awesome!"
8 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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