Museums, Galleries & Exhibits for NYC Kids
Dying to introduce your preschooler to Picasso? Got a tween who's a fan of physics? Then you're in the right city. NYC offers incredible educational experiences for kids at every kind of cultural institution, from world-class museums to wonderful little galleries. The hardest part is figuring out what there is and where to start. This guide features helpful tips for families, like which institutions allow strollers, and ways to make visits to museums even more fun with kids. Check out our money saving tips, which tell you when you can visit cultural institutions for free, or how to snag discounted tickets or memberships. Finally, you'll find reviews of the most kid-friendly museums in NYC.


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