Celebrate Memorial Day and Dynamic H2O
Weather Alert: Dynamic H2O’s opening is weather-dependent due to forecasted rain this weekend (May 24–25). Likely opening Monday, May 26. Check here and our social media for updates!
Stay in the city and celebrate the start of summer with CMOM’s can’t-miss programming. From interactive play spaces to creative art projects, our indoor activities spark joy and learning perfect for your littlest ones to 6-year-olds and their families. Have visitors from out of town–CMOM is the ideal spot for out-of-town guests, with nearby restaurant discounts to make your day easy and fun! Weather dependent, we will open our water favorite Dynamic H2O outdoor exhibit that turns NYC’s water system into an epic, hands-on adventure for kids!
Plus, join us for special Memorial Day programing on Monday, May 24 that honor loved ones and the community through art and storytelling.
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- Engaging exhibits and programs all weekend long.
- Weather Dependent Opening: Dynamic H2O
- Community art projects for all ages
Plan your all-day visit—don’t forget, we’ve partnered with local restaurants to make mealtime easy with nearby discounts!
Hands-On Programming all Weekend Long!
Weather Dependent–Dynamic H20 Opens
Weather Dependent–Dynamic H2O will reopen this weekend and is our beloved outdoor water exhibit where kids dive into hands-on fun while exploring how NYC’s water system works. From waterfalls and spinners to building a city at the water’s edge, children follow the journey of water—from clouds to pipes to play!
Saturday & Sunday, May 24–25
Family Pattern Printmaking
Inspired by Japanese artist Mayumi Oda, families will create textile prints using foam sheets. Give your loved one a special artwork to hang up at home!
10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
My House and Me
Use pieces of fabric and other art materials to transform a small box into your house. Claim your house with pride by adding a small model of yourself to the home.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26
Memory House Collages
Families are invited to create a memory house collage, filling each room with images, symbols, or words that represent loved ones they want to remember—family traditions, favorite recipes, or small rituals passed down.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Memory Ribbon Installation
Draw or write a happy memory onto a piece of ribbon. Tie the ribbon to our growing community installation honoring wonderful people and places.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks