Museum · Upper West Side
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
Built for the under-sixes: hands-on exhibits, art-making, storytelling and music, with a daily PlayWorks programme of circle time and messy art for toddlers.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Designed for ages 0–6; PlayWorks programmes for 0–4. |
| Where | Upper West Side, Manhattan |
| Address | The Tisch Building, 212 W. 83rd St., New York, NY 10024 |
| Season and hours | Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays). |
| Getting there | About 15 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on cmom.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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