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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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  • Glowing Paper Sky Lamps

    Glowing Lantern Design
    Makerspace

    Explore how light can symbolize joy, hope, and new beginnings by creating glowing paper sky lamps using translucent paper, recycled materials, metallic collage pieces, and colorful patterns inspired by rangoli and festive decorations during Diwali.

  • Diwali Dance Performance and Workshop with Meha Sadana

    Inside Art

    Dive into an interactive dance workshop where you’ll learn mudras (hand gestures) from classical Indian dance and groove to popular Diwali songs in a lively performance. Grab a tea light and get ready to dance! 

  • Ramleela Diwali Puppet Show

    Inside Art

    The festival of Diwali has its roots in ancient India and the epic Ramayan. Through Ramleela our Puppet Show, see Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana come to life. It is a famous story on Diwali from North India. The show will teach the meaning of true devotion, love, kindness and valor; all while learning … Continued

  • Bi-lingual Storytime with Culture Tree Founder Anu Sehgal

    Inside Art

    Enjoy a Diwali Storytime with Anu Sehgal and her puppet friends!  We’ll explore the significance and origins of Diwali and how it’s celebrated worldwide. Create your own vibrant marigold artworks to take home and help celebrate! 

  • Glowing Paper Sky Lamps

    Glowing Lantern Design
    Makerspace

    Explore how light can symbolize joy, hope, and new beginnings by creating glowing paper sky lamps using translucent paper, recycled materials, metallic collage pieces, and colorful patterns inspired by rangoli and festive decorations during Diwali.

  • Glowing Paper Sky Lamps

    Glowing Lantern Design
    Makerspace

    Explore how light can symbolize joy, hope, and new beginnings by creating glowing paper sky lamps using translucent paper, recycled materials, metallic collage pieces, and colorful patterns inspired by rangoli and festive decorations during Diwali.