Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home!
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At the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, there’s always something new to explore! Designed for children ages 0–6, our hands-on programs encourage creativity, learning, and play through art, music, science, and storytelling, all rooted in research-backed methods that support early brain development.
From ever-changing themed activities to our daily schedule at PlayWorks, our dedicated space for our youngest visitors, every experience is designed to engage children at the right developmental stage.
With a rotating schedule of interactive programs, there’s always a reason to visit and discover something exciting!
Public Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Programs are also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional support is provided by the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.
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3 events,Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
3 events,Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
3 events,Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
3 events,Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
5 events,Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through an engaging and interactive dance experience that brings the vibrant cultures of the Latin Diaspora to life. Led by Ballet Hispánico Teaching Artists, participants explore social and traditional dance forms while discovering the music, history, and cultural traditions behind each style. Designed for all ages and abilities, this joyful workshop fosters creativity, cultural appreciation, and community through movement. Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through an engaging and interactive dance experience that brings the vibrant cultures of the Latin Diaspora to life. Led by Ballet Hispánico Teaching Artists, participants explore social and traditional dance forms while discovering the music, history, and cultural traditions behind each style. Designed for all ages and abilities, this joyful workshop fosters creativity, cultural appreciation, and community through movement. Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
5 events,Join Calpulli Mexican Dance Company for this fully interactive program, audiences learn simplified movements and choreographies of several Mexican dances from a teaching artist. Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? Join Calpulli Mexican Dance Company for this fully interactive program, audiences learn simplified movements and choreographies of several Mexican dances from a teaching artist. Casitas típicas (typical countryside houses) are a part of Caribbean folk art, reflecting the region’s vibrant architectural heritage and lively spirit. Artists in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Curaçao share a long tradition of crafting miniature casitas. Inspired by these collectable handmade creations, create your own casita scene to take home! Use colorful foam paper strips to weave a Peruvian inspired textile! What pattern will you build while weaving? |
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3 events,Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
3 events,Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
3 events,Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
3 events,Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
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Join us for hands on artmaking, a bilingual library, and an opportunity to learn about artists from across Latinoamérica. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
5 events,Join Author Luz Maria Mack for a book reading, dress-up activities and the chance to play the Little Maria game! Her lively picture book focuses on Little Maria, who goes on a heartwarming journey as she discovers the simple joys of family, nature, and storytelling in this beautiful bilingual adventure. Evento bilingüe con la autora: Pequeña María / Little María, … Continued Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. Join Author Luz Maria Mack for a book reading, dress-up activities and the chance to play the Little Maria game! Her lively picture book focuses on Little Maria, who goes on a heartwarming journey as she discovers the simple joys of family, nature, and storytelling in this beautiful bilingual adventure. Evento bilingüe con la autora: Pequeña María / Little María, … Continued Inspired by colorful South American style painted trucks, create a mini vehicle inspired by the colorful variations of animal scenes, waterfalls, and mountainous green landscapes of the region. Colombia has a long history of gold craftsmanship. Tear and mold gold foil into different shapes to craft a sculpture of gold. |
4 events,Did you know that plants can tell us stories about the places where they grow? Indigenous peoples across North America have shared deep knowledge of native plants, including thimbleberry, red huckleberry, wild rose. The Lenape people have also used plants such as milkweed and bloodroot for food, medicine, and making useful things. Explore these plants and others through their colors, textures, and shapes as you create your own botanical watercolor artwork. Search for tracks in the soil. What animal made those tracks? Explore the sensory bin as you gather natural elements. Use baskets to sort your findings. Did you know that plants can tell us stories about the places where they grow? Indigenous peoples across North America have shared deep knowledge of native plants, including thimbleberry, red huckleberry, wild rose. The Lenape people have also used plants such as milkweed and bloodroot for food, medicine, and making useful things. Explore these plants and others through their colors, textures, and shapes as you create your own botanical watercolor artwork. Search for tracks in the soil. What animal made those tracks? Explore the sensory bin as you gather natural elements. Use baskets to sort your findings. |
3 events,Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
3 events,Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
3 events,Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
3 events,Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
3 events,Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
5 events,Join CMOM partner American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for an exciting morning dancing in Shakespeare’s enchanted Arden Forest. Learn the fun ways fairies move, fauns jump and characters transform in Frederick Ashton’s ballet The Dream. Teaching Artists will lead an engaging warm-up exploring the seven movements of dancing and teaching movement phrases from The Dream. Stay after the workshop for a related art activity and learn about ABT’s one-hour family-friendly performance, ABTKids. Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. Join CMOM partner American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for an exciting morning dancing in Shakespeare’s enchanted Arden Forest. Learn the fun ways fairies move, fauns jump and characters transform in Frederick Ashton’s ballet The Dream. Teaching Artists will lead an engaging warm-up exploring the seven movements of dancing and teaching movement phrases from The Dream. Stay after the workshop for a related art activity and learn about ABT’s one-hour family-friendly performance, ABTKids. Design and decorate a funky potion bottle! Add shimmering gemstones, use wax sticks, tie velvet ribbon, and write an incantation or riddle! What are the secret words to unlock the magic inside? Get your hands messy as you arrange a mini pumpkin patch! What size pumpkin do you see in the soil? Use baskets to sort the pumpkins by size. |
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3 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
3 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
3 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
3 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
5 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Join atelier vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces. In this class, children will make a seasonal food item with a tasty drink! Come snack away with CMOM and atelier vivi! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? Join atelier vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces. In this class, children will make a seasonal food item with a tasty drink! Come snack away with CMOM and atelier vivi! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
5 events,Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon! Make a little critter to live in their new soft home! Join atelier vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces. In this class, children will make a seasonal food item with a tasty drink! Come snack away with CMOM and atelier vivi! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? Join atelier vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces. In this class, children will make a seasonal food item with a tasty drink! Come snack away with CMOM and atelier vivi! Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume. Each tool shows a different texture on the paper. How do you want your costume to look? |
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3 events,Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! |
3 events,Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! |
3 events,Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! |
3 events,Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! |
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Four silly monsters are hiding today! Can you find them before they sneak away? Follow the clues- one monster per floor, then claim your SILLY prize on the 1st floor! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! Get your hands styling and dressed up by crafting tiny costumes for finger puppets. Finish with googly eyes and fuzzy claws and paws that’ll give someone a good giggle! Identify shapes and symbols as you use stamps and ink pads to decorate a tote bag. Tie sparkly ribbon in Halloween shades to add some flair to your design. This bag will come in handy as you collect candy on Halloween! |
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Join musicians from Manhattan School of Music for a celebratory performance inspired by reaching for your dreams! Move around to some new tunes and some familiar and make drawings or congratulatory signs! Sculpt a mini runner along with a mini uniform with your lucky number on it. Make a friend at the museum and run alongside them to the finish on our pretend mini running path! Decorate a cardboard circle with numbers, letters, and colors that represent you! Attach pieces of metallic tissue paper to your medal and wear it with pride! Sculpt a mini runner along with a mini uniform with your lucky number on it. Make a friend at the museum and run alongside them to the finish on our pretend mini running path! Decorate a cardboard circle with numbers, letters, and colors that represent you! Attach pieces of metallic tissue paper to your medal and wear it with pride! |
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