MANHATTAN

Empire State Building

 Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

Statue of Liberty

 Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

Central Park

Sprawling Park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A grand setting for one of the world’s greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

American Museum of Natural History

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

Brooklyn Bridge

Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

The High Line -Popular Park

30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Flight Museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

One World Trade Center

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

This world-renowned museum houses a vast collection of
modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, and Van Gogh.

American Museum of the Moving Image

This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, watch classic films, and learn about the latest filmmaking techniques.

Whitney Museum of American Art

This museum focuses on 20th- and 21st-century American art.
Visitors can see works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jasper Johns.

New Museum of Contemporary Art

This museum is dedicated to the most innovative and cutting-edge contemporary art.
Visitors can see works by emerging and established artists from around the world.

Museum of the City of New York

This museum tells the story of New York City from its founding to the present day.
Visitors can learn about the city’s diverse population, its rich culture, and its many challenges.

Tenement Museum

This museum offers a glimpse into the lives of immigrant families who lived in New York’s Lower East Side

in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can tour a restored tenement building and learn about

the families who lived there.

Museum of Jewish Heritage  A Living Memorial to the Holocaust:

This museum tells the story of the Holocaust and its impact on the Jewish people.

Visitors can learn about the history of the Holocaust, see artifacts from the era, and hear stories from survivors.

International Center of Photography

This museum is dedicated to the art and history of photography.
Visitors can see exhibits of contemporary and historical photography,
as well as participating in educational programs and workshops.

Museum of Chinese in America

This museum tells the story of Chinese Americans from the mid-19th century to the present day.
Visitors can learn about the challenges and triumphs of Chinese Americans,
as well as their contributions to American culture.

Museum of Arts and Design:

This museum is dedicated to the art and design of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Visitors can see exhibits of contemporary furniture, fashion, jewelry, and other decorative arts.

Children-Friendly Activities in Manhattan, NYC

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

This museum has five floors of interactive exhibits designed for children ages 1-12.
Kids can learn about science, art, and culture through hands-on activities.

Central Park Zoo

This zoo is home to over 1,400 animals from around the world, including penguins, monkeys, and sea lions.

Kids can learn about the animals and their habitats through educational programs and exhibits.

Museum of the Moving Image

This museum has a variety of interactive exhibits on film, television, and digital media that kids will love.
They can learn about the history of animation, create their own stop-motion films,
and even star in their own green screen videos.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

This museum is housed on an aircraft carrier and features a variety of exhibits on aviation,
maritime history, and space exploration. Kids can see a space shuttle,
a submarine, and a collection of vintage aircraft.

New York Transit Museum

This museum tells the story of New York City’s public transportation system. Kids can learn about

the history of the subway,  see vintage trains and buses,and even operate a subway simulator.

American Museum of Natural History

This museum has a variety of exhibits on natural history, including dinosaurs, animals, and plants.
Kids can learn about the world around them through interactive exhibits,
educational programs, and planetarium shows.

New Victory Theater

This theater presents a variety of family-friendly performances, including musicals, plays,
and dance productions. Kids can see their favorite characters come to life on stage and
experience the magic of live theater.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

This theater presents a variety of marionette puppet shows for children of all ages.
Kids will love the colorful puppets and the exciting stories.

Central Park Carousel

This classic carousel is a must-do for any child visiting New York City.
Kids can ride a variety of animals, including horses, unicorns, and zebras.

FAO Schwarz
This iconic toy store is a child’s dream come true. Kids can explore the store’s many floors of toys,
play with interactive exhibits and meet their favorite characters. www.rockefellercenter.com

Here are some children activities in Queens and Brooklyn, NY

Queens:

New York Hall of Science

Here, kids won’t just learn how to see the science all around us, they will have

the chance to solve problems, ask new questions, and learn through discovery.

They’ll head home with new understanding gained through fun experiences that meet them where they are.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) PS1

Artist-centered and community-driven, MoMA PS1 embraces boundary-breaking ideas and experimental practices.

A place where audiences can encounter and engage with new art and perspectives.

22-25 Jackson Avenue

Long Island City, Queens

Brooklyn

New York Aquarium

A great place to learn about marine life and the importance of conservation.
It is also a fun place to visit for families and people of all ages.

Brooklyn Museum

This museum is home to a wide range of art from around the world,
including Egyptian mummies, Native American artifacts, and European paintings.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights

is a great place for kids to learn and explore. They have a variety of interactive exhibits on topics like
science, art, and culture. They also offer a variety of programs for kids of all ages,
including Storytime, arts and crafts, and science workshops.