Going to a museum with children can be a harrowing experience, or a fantastic one. Make sure that you're prepared with a museum that your kids will love! There are many museums that are geared towards children, especially in the New York area.
What's the trick? Find an age-appropriate, kid-friendly place, one that encourages touching and moving!
Brooklyn Children's Museum:
A play area for toddlers (admittedly, the museum-value of this is a little dubious), exhibits upstairs for older kids, and friendly, interesting topics.
Intrepid:
For older kids (6 and up), since the stairs are pretty steep and there are lots of sharp objects. But what kid wouldn't want to see military planes and a space shuttle!
New York Transit Museum
Located in an abandoned station, this museum is a must for all kids who love trains. They can romp through decommissioned subway cars, learn about the MTA, and have a fantastic time!
Liberty Science Center
Not far from NYC, just across the water, is one of the best science museums in the nation. With tons of hands-on exhibits, learning has never been this much fun...
The Manhattan Children's Museum is a good bet too. Their latest new exhibit EatSleepPlay focuses on human biology and features a model of a larger than life human heart.
ReplyDeleteHere's a site that lists museums that are appropriate for children:
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