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For more than thirty years, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) has been an exciting destination for play, fun and learning-by-doing. Through theme-based exhibits, hands-on activities, interactive programs and larger-than-life environments, CMOM helps young visitors discover new ideas and stretch their imaginations.

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Featured Program

Raising Citizens

Ages 6 years & older
Launched on July 3, 2009, Raising Citizens is a year-round program celebrating American holidays to inspire civic responsibility. Join us and see for yourself: Memorial Day Sacrifice - May 31, 2010. More »

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Featured Exhibit

Gods, Myths & Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece

Ages 6 years & older
Immerse yourself in myths and legends of the ancient Greeks, climb inside a giant Trojan Horse, and examine artifacts more than 2,000 years old. The more you learn about ancient Greece, the more you see it all around you! More »

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About CMOM

About CMOM

CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. More »

Gala Events 

 

Thank you for making our 2010 Benefit, honoring Andy Ackerman’s 20 years as Executive Director of CMOM, a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $1.2 million to support our exhibitions, programming and outreach into the community. Watch the video shown at our event!

At the event, Honorary Chair Laurie Tisch announced a new initiative to replicate CMOM's exhibits and programs in New York City public housing. Stay tuned for more details! It’s not too late to make a difference … donate here!

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Today at CMOM

Playful Playdough, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Use feathers and other textured collage materials to create a beautiful bird collage.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture and developing sensory awareness, fine motor skills needed for writing, and creative expression.

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 12:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

Tissue Paper Painting, 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Use tissue paper, water and glue to create a unique, textured painting. 
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.  

Mural Wall, 1:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends. 

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

Silly Stamping, 3:00pm

4 years & younger

Use silly stamps and colorful ink pads to create a unique printed masterpiece!

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 4:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

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