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Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) Visitors Guide

From Heather Cross,
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Children's Museum of Manhattan in Brief: Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is popular with local children, school groups and visitors who enjoy the interactive, educational activities available at the museum. Whether "working" in a post office or experiencing water's many properties hands on, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is a great destination for young children and their parents.
Getting to the Children's Museum of Manhattan:
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan Address:
    212 West 83rd Street (Map)
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan Cross Streets: Broadway and Amsterdam
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan Subways: B or C to 81st Street; 1 to 79th or 86th Street Station
Children's Museum of Manhattan Phone: 212-721-1234
Children's Museum of Manhattan Admission:
  • $8 per person
  • $5 for seniors
  • Free for Children under 1
  • Free for Members
  • Buy one, get one free admission with Entertainment Book
Children's Museum of Manhattan Hours:
  • Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Also open Tuesdays during the Summer (beginning mid-June)
Good to Know About the Children's Museum of Manhattan:
  • Coat check is available
  • Strollers are not allowed in the museum
  • Check the events schedule online to see what special activities will be going on when you're at the museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan Pictures: Pictures from the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of Manhattan Official Website: Children's Museum of Manhattan
About the Children's Museum of Manhattan: With five floors of frequently changing exhibits, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is a great destination for families with young children. The variety of activities available at the museum range from arts and crafts to make believe, many of which are inspired by popular children's books and television shows. Enthusiastic staff educators are available throughout the museum to assist parents and care givers and make the experience even more fun for kids. Whether your young child is spelling her name with rubber duckies or driving an animal rescue van, they're sure to enjoy a visit to the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
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