Best Family Friendly Museums in New York City, New York, New York

New York City has always been a cultural mecca, with some of the greatest museums and art institutions in the world. Uptown, downtown, Brooklyn, Queens – there is no shortage of creativity in this vibrant city.

You don’t have to be an adult to enjoy much of New York’s cultural scene – in this ever increasingly kid-friendly world, there are many museums that either cater to children, offer children’s programs, or simply, can be enjoyed by children.

From fine art to history to science to things that go, there are so many museums in New York that the whole family can explore. Below are our top picks for Best Family-Friendly Museums in NYC.

This is the museum that made the biggest impression on me as a little girl, just as it does so many kids today. Ever since I saw the giant blue whale hanging from the ceiling on a school field trip, I was hooked. Perhaps the most beloved museum of them all for children – for all ages – the Natural History Museum has and always will be a New York classic. Kids love exploring the animal, fossil, and earth & space halls, and the special exhibitions are always excellent. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Best Family Friendly Museums in New York City
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Corey Cook
Read it on Author's Website: https://fifiandhop.com/2017/12/05/best-family-friendly-museums-new-york-city/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

American Museum of Natural History
New York Hall of Science
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Children’s Museum of the Arts
New York Transit Museum
Museum of Modern Art
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Whitney Museum of American Art

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