Museums to visit with kids in New York

124 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ

November 14, 2026 Saturday 11:00 AM–12:00 AM

Listen to a story with Hoboken Jack, then make a craft.

Price not listed

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY

Next: November 14, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM; also 11/28, 12/5

Look at the Christie Jones work on view, then make a small piece in the manner of her paintings. About ten minutes.

Several datesIncluded with museum admission

73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY

November 14, 2026 Saturday 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

A family spends an hour gardening together at the farm.

$5 per show

145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

November 14, 2026 Saturday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Make a collage from instant portraits. The theme is identity and community.

Included with museum admission

511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

November 14, 2026 Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

A Diwali festival in Yonkers, with workshops and performances. One workshop is for ages 2–5.

Included with museum admission

100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

November 14, 2026 Saturday 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

Look for small creatures in the leaves, build a corn maze, make apple-cinnamon dough, and rake leaves indoors with a small rake.

Included with museum admission

99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY

November 15, 2026 Sunday 9:30 AM–10:30 AM

A toddler time with stories and a craft.

$40

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 15, 2026 Sunday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

In the education studio, make a small paper container that lets light through. The piece connects to Isamu Noguchi's light sculptures.

Included with admission

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY

Next: November 20, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM; also 12/18

Fewer people, with the sound and lights turned down, so families with a child who has a disability can see the exhibits.

Several datesFreeReservation needed

215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Next: November 21, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM; also 12/5

The walk starts in the museum lobby and looks at old buildings and historic places in Chinatown.

Several datesAdults $25, free under 5

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Look at repeated circles and curves in the sculptures, then make a collage.

$24 per family; some families are free

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Do small fall science experiments with the Green Teens.

Included with museum admission

215 Centre Street, New York, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

A family craft for writing Chinese characters. A teacher is there to help. It is not a formal calligraphy class.

Included with museum admission

145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

That day there is a storytime, activities about memory, and a performance.

See the official page for prices

W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY

November 21, 2026, 6:15 PM through November 22, 2026, 8:00 AM.

Sleep overnight on the ship. Please arrive before 6:00 PM.

$130 per person, $99 for groups or members

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 22, 2026 Sunday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Look at Isamu Noguchi's Akari light sculptures, then notice light and dark.

Nonmembers $16; some families are free

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 24, 2026 Tuesday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Touch the materials, and get to know Isamu Noguchi's Akari light sculptures, plus light and dark.

Nonmembers $16; some families are free

511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

Next: November 27, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM; also 11/28, 11/29

Make a nebula ornament with bubbles.

Several datesIncluded with museum admission

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY

November 28, 2026 Saturday 4:00 PM–4:45 PM

Learn Spanish with songs and dance.

Included with museum admission

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY

November 28, 2026 Saturday 5:30 PM–8:30 PM

A holiday night after closing, with seasonal music, crafts, and a visit from Santa.

Nonmembers $16 / members $14

215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Next: December 5, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM; also 12/19

Make a miniature landscape with a teacher.

Several datesIncluded with museum admission

73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY

November 19, 2026–January 3, 2027. Thursday through Sunday, 5:00–10:00 PM, last entry 9:00 PM. Also open December 21–23 and December 28–30.

An outdoor night walk at the Queens farm, with Chinese-legend lanterns of silk and steel, plus live performances and food stalls.

SeasonalFrom $18

145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, last entry 4:50 PM.

Three floors of hands-on exhibits, with culture and science activities.

OngoingAdmission $15, free Thursday afternoons

47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, last entry 4:00 PM.

Hands-on science exhibits and science activities. Children need an adult with them.

OngoingAdults $22, children $19

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Holidays may differ. Check the official page.

Big play, discovery rooms, and a small stage at Snug Harbor.

OngoingAdults and children $10 each

100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

9:30 AM–5:30 PM. Closed every Tuesday starting November 10. Holidays may differ. Check the official page.

Physics experiments, building, pretend play, and a toddler beach, by the water at Rye Playland.

Ongoing$16 per person

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY

Fall: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Some Mondays in the school year are open. Holidays may differ. Check the official page.

Dig in sand, climb, and make a small sculpture with real tools.

OngoingGeneral admission $20

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ

Closed Monday and Tuesday in November, and also on Thanksgiving. Other days have different hours. Check the official page before you go.

A science center in Jersey City, with exhibit halls, a planetarium, and a 3D theater.

OngoingSee the official page for prices

4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ

Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM–5:30 PM. November 12, 17, 19, and 24 are open only 12:30–3:00 PM. Closed November 26. November 27 is 10:00 AM–5:30 PM. For a holiday, an early close, or a late open, see the ticket page.

A large indoor play space with hands-on exhibits. An adult has to come along.

OngoingSee the official page for prices

303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT

10:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed Wednesday. Holidays may differ. Check the official page.

A children's museum in Norwalk, with hands-on exhibits.

OngoingAdults and children $20