Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan offers exhibitions and activities designed around children’s learning and play in New York.

Its current Upper West Side museum provides an indoor family destination with experiences suited to different ages.
Confirm the current visitor address, opening times, ticket arrangements and age guidance before travelling. The museum has announced a future larger home, which should not be confused with the location operating today. The photograph shows an earlier interior display rather than an exhibit guaranteed to remain installed. Adults should review supervision requirements, and book separately for programs that are not included with ordinary admission.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: This photo was taken by participant/team NewYorkDolls as part of the Commons:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan project on April 4, 2008. / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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