Public Programs
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 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!
PlayWorks Schedule:
Daily programs for our youngest learners 0 – 4, with activities changing regularly weekday and weekends.
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Circle Time
- 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Mural Wall or Program of the Week
- 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Early Engineers or Mural Wall
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Mural Wall or Program of the Week
- 4:00 PM: Alphie’s Goodbye Storytime
Check out our latest schedule and book your tickets today. Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter and check back often—to stay up-to-date as new programs are added regularly! Each program is drop-in unless marked with an asterisk after.
New Experiences Every Month:
May Programming
Patterns of Belonging
Discover how artists use colors and patterns to tell stories of family and cultural roots and design your own patterned keepsakes!
Thursday & Friday, May 1 – 2; Tuesday – Friday, May 6 – 9
Crochet Play
Artist Lisa Solomon combines embroidery, crochet, and felt to remember her grandmother, who taught her how to crochet. Weave beads with fun ribbon and yarn to make woven art as unique as you!
Thursday & Friday, May 1 – 2; Tuesday – Friday, May 6 – 9 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Washi Collage
Explore different patterns, textures, and transparencies of Japanese Washi! Compile the washi paper with other paper collage materials to create your own family collage!
Thursday & Friday, May 1 – 2; Tuesday – Friday May 6 – 9 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
May the Fourth be with You
Celebrate Star Wars Day at CMOM! Create super fun art-making projects in commemoration of this galactic (yet unofficial) holiday!
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 – 4
Space Creatures and Flying Pods!
Create your own mini clay space creature and design a flying pod for them to explore the universe!
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 – 4 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Rocket Light Board Sensory Activity
Turn the dial, press the button, and flip the switch! Test out your engineering skills by activating different light signals on a rocket’s dashboard.
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 – 4 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Parents' Day
Celebrate Parents’ Day at CMOM all weekend long! Join us as we create thoughtful gifts and think about the special grown-ups in our lives in partnership with the Culture Tree.
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 – 11
Parents’ Day: Kangaroo Kisses for Moms, Dads, and Joeys! Interactive Celebration with Nandana Sen and the Culture Tree
How many excuses can you come up with when you don’t want to stop playing? Join award-winning actor, writer, and child-rights advocate Nandana Sen for artmaking, followed by fantastical storytelling, movement, animal masks, puzzles, play-acting and tail-swishing! Come for and kisses, tickles and giggles, cuddles and snuggles, as one naughty little child refuses to go to bed – and has some amazing wildlife adventures along the way. All ages welcome!
Nandana Sen will personalize copies of her book Kangaroo Kisses (selected by 320+ UK schools as a “Book of Excellence,” and translated into 15+ languages globally).
Saturday, May 10 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Love Vases
Create a beautiful vase for someone you love!
Saturday, May 10 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Sunday, May 11 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
“You Rock!” Painting
Paint on a rock to make a gift for a special grown-up in your life. Let them know how much they rock!
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 – 11 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
International Museum Day
Celebrate International Museum Day with CMOM all week long! Create your own museum building inspired by installation artist Yayoi Kusama, sing and dance with a musical performance from Wendy & DB, and create your own 3D exhibits inspired by CMOM!
Tuesday – Sunday, May 13 – 18
Performance: Wendy & DB International Museum Day Celebration!
Wendy & DB join us to celebrate International Museum Day with their new album, Sunny Side Up! Enjoy positive perspectives as we
Sunday, May 18 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Yayoi Kusama Installation
Create a collaborative reflective and mixed-media installation, inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own self-portrait to take home and celebrate all the kinds of art you can see in a museum!
Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – 16 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 – 18 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
3D Mini Museums
Celebrate International Museum Day! Draw your works of art and add them to your own 3D mini museum!
Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – 16 | 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 – 18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Holding Home in Our Hands
Create textured art that feels like a warm embrace, using plush materials, soft pastels, and layering techniques to bring cozy feelings to life.
Tuesday – Sunday, May 20 – 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!
Tuesday – Sunday, May 20 – 25 | 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.
Tuesday – Friday, May 20 – 23 | 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 – 25 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Memorial Day
Commemorate Memorial Day with the comfort of community art and shared spaces at CMOM.
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.
Monday, May 26 | 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.
Monday, May 26 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
A Seat at the Table
Food brings people together! Create art inspired by shared meals, cherished recipes, and the traditions that turn a table into a gathering place.
Tuesday – Sunday, May 27 – June 1
My Favorite Food Magnets
Realistic versions of foods out of ceramic and other non-edible materials are often put on display in Japan to invite people into restaurants! Find inspiration from artists such as Urata Takako and other artists and sculpt your own favorite snack as a magnet for your fridge. It’s good enough [not to] eat!
Tuesday – Sunday, May 27 – June 1 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Feast for the Eyes 3D Collage
Have you eaten sushi? What about ramen noodles? Families will learn about foods in Japan and create a playful dish inspired by how these dishes are made. Have fun shaping pretend food from soft materials such as tissue paper, cotton balls, and paper!
Tuesday – Friday, May 27 – 30 | 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 – June 1 | 11:15 am –12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
June Programming
We Are the Rainbow: A Rainbow of Possibility
Families are invited to soak up the fun as we open Dynamic H20 and celebrate water all summer long! This month, we’ll focus on rainbows, silver linings, and celebrating Pride month through artmaking, special guest artists, and fun science experiments! We’ll also celebrate Parents’ Day, Eid al-Adha, and Juneteenth with special activities and art projects.
Rainbows can represent hope and promise — especially after stormy weather. Kick off June with colorful artworks made by our favorite artists: you!
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13
Rainbow Screenprinting
Explore Screen-printing and color mixing techniques with us by making your own rainbow print!
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Loose Parts Rainbow Artmaking
Sort, arrange, and play with different textured and colored objects, and then add to our collaborative cloud and rainbow textured artwork!
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Alphie’s Storytime: Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It’s all fun for little cloud but so is making it rain! Join us for an interactive read-aloud followed by a collage activity.
Thursday, June 12 | 4:00 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is the second of two important festivals in Islam, alongside Eid al-Fitr. Join us as we learn more about this holiday and create special art projects that focus on giving back to our community.
Thursday – Sunday, June 5 – 8
Eid al-Adha Watercolor Postcards
Kind messages are often sent to neighbors and friends for Eid al-Adha. Create your own watercolor cards to give to your community and learn how to wish people a happy holiday in Arabic!
Thursday – Sunday, June 5 – 8 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Eid al-Adha Charity Boxes
This holiday is celebrated with family, meals, and acts of kindness to remind us of sharing and caring for others. Decorate a charity box with gifts or kind words to give to someone in need.
Thursday – Sunday, June 5 – 8 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Parents’ Day
Celebrate Parents’ Day at CMOM all weekend long! Join us as we create thoughtful gifts and think about the special grown-ups in our lives.
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 – 15
Love Vases
Create a beautiful vase for someone you love!
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 – 15 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
“You Rock!” Painting
Paint on a rock to make a gift for a special grown-up in your life. Let them know how much they rock!
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 – 15 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
We Are the Rainbow: Somewhere Under(water) the Rainbow
Express yourself and create your own colorful and exciting underwater creature. Join us for a weekend dance or dress-up party!
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 – 18; Friday – Sunday, June 20 – 22
Glowy Underwater Creature
Create your own glow-in-the-dark underwater creature with repurposed materials, stickers, and glow sticks. We can’t wait to sea what you make!
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 – 15 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Rainbowfish Texture Art
The rainbowfish is a freshwater fish known for its vibrant colors. Create your own version of the rainbowfish with 3D scales!
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 – 18 & Friday, June 20 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 – 22 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Alphie’s Storytime: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Listen to a story about a small rainbowfish with shiny, multi-colored scales. He learns about sharing and humility in this heartfelt picture book with beautiful artwork.
Tuesday, June 17 | 4:00 pm | Ages 5 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Rainbow Glow Dance Party
Join us for a Family Dance Party! Grab your underwater creature and a glow stick and dance along to family-friendly hits.
Saturday, June 21 | 4:15 pm – 4:35 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Be Yourself with Miss Jae!
Join Drag Artist Miss Jae as we celebrate ourselves and how special we are! Sing songs, learn some dance moves, play dress up, and be our fabulous selves alongside Miss Jae.
Sunday, June 22 | 11:00 am – 11:30 am & 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth as we learn about this special holiday through interactive art making projects in celebration of Black liberation, resilience, and joy!
Thursday, June 19
Free To Be Me Mural
Join us to celebrate Black joy and love as we create a collage inspired by contemporary artists like Derrick Adams, Kerry James Marshall, and Amy Sherald.
Thursday, June 19 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Join us for a musical jam session to celebrate Juneteenth! Decorate your own paper instrument, add to the festivities by playing a song of celebration; All the while learning about the annual celebrations held in Gaveston Island, TX honoring this National holiday of freedom.
Thursday, June 19 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Artist Workshop: Juneteenth Zines with Lillian Young*
Join us for an exciting day exploring Juneteenth with artist Lillian Young! Young’s series Black Elder Archive features a portrait of the “grandmother of Juneteenth”, Opal Lee. We’ll learn more about Lee through art, read-alouds and video, and then create our own zines with textured paper and markers.
Thursday, June 19 | 10:30 am – 11:15 am; 11:30 am – 12:15 pm; 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm; 3:00pm – 3:45 pm | Sign-up | Ages 5 & up | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom
We Are the Rainbow: Proud to Color Our World
Rainbows are an international symbol for LGBTQ+ Pride. Join us as we color our world to honor community and our individual expression!
Tuesday – Sunday, June 24 – 29
Three-Dimensional Pride Flag!
Create a giant 3-dimensional Pride banner to honor Pride Month!
Tuesday – Sunday, June 24 – 29 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Pride Parade Floats
Decorate your own mini pride boat! Test if your boat floats by joining the mini–Pride Parade in our water sensory bin. Hold onto that boat and bring it with you to our special Alphie’s Storytime: Everyone Loves a Parade! By Andrea Denish
Tuesday – Friday, June 24 – 27 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 – 29 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Alphie’s Storytime: Everyone Loves a Parade! By Andrea Denish
What is your favorite part about going to a parade? The bright colors? The fun music? The crowds of people celebrating? Join us for a special storytime exploring the many ways people celebrate in parades around the country. Stick around after the reading to march in a pride parade around Playworks and express what makes you feel proud! Wave a ribbon wand or show off your Pride Parade Float creation as we celebrate NYC Pride.
Sunday, June 29 | 4:00 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
July Programming
Floats and Fun Boats
Monday – Thursday, June 30 – July 3
3D Boat Pop Art
Set sail into creativity! Decorate a wooden boat with vibrant pop-art colors while learning about how boats are designed to move through water.
Monday – Thursday, June 30 – July 3 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm| Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
“Sink or Float” Science
Explore different types of materials and see how they react to water. Which objects will sink, and which objects will float? Test your theories in this water sensory bin experiment!
Monday – Thursday, June 30 – July 3 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Independence Day Bar-B-COOL
Families are invited to our fun-filled pretend Independence Day cookout at CMOM! Come over and let’s share delicious memories and creative meals made from mixed-media materials!
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6
Mini Barbecue Sculptures
Shape clay, paper and wax sticks into the tasty ingredients of your favorite cookout meal and create a playful barbecue grill display with us!
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm| Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Oil Pastel Firework Art
Fireworks have been part of Independence Day Celebrations since the first one (in 1777!) Create bright fireworks with oil pastels that POP on black paper.
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 |10:30 am -12:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
My 4th of July Picnic Collage
Make happy Independence Day memories! Collage a small box using recycled storybook materials and pack a Fourth of July picnic by filling it with foods made of colorful tissue paper.
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad!*
Create your own fruit salad with red, white, and blue fruits: Yum!
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 – 6 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | Ages 5 & up | Sign-up | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom
Splish, Splash, Water's a Blast!
Monday – Sunday, July 7 – 13
Mini Aquariums
Capture the magic of the deep sea by creating a mini aquarium using shells, layered textures, reflective paper (and fishies of course), learning about marine biodiversity along the way!
Monday – Friday, July 7 – 11 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up |1st Floor | Makerspace
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Pool Party Art
Use special water textured tissue paper to create a dreamy pool. Make your pool party a splash! Use pipe cleaners and art materials to fill the pool with fun floats and pool noodles.
Monday – Friday, July 7 – 11 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Performance: Michael of Michael & the Rockness Monsters
An electrifying, laugh-out-loud musical adventure for all ages! Michael’s high-energy, interactive show blends humor, heart, and infectious rhythms, celebrating love, unity, and self-respect. With his unique ability to connect, he turns every performance into a shared experience of joy, laughter, and music. Get ready to sing, dance, and be part of the magic!
Thursday, July 10 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Workshop: Boba Tea Workshop Cooking with Ye Ye
Create your own Boba Tea, also known as bubble tea, with cooking instructor, Ye Ye! Learn about the origins of the drink, roll and create your own boba, or tapioca pearls, and add them to your yummy drink!
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13 | 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm | Ages 5 & up | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom
Wave Hello to Creativity!
Monday – Sunday, July 14 – 20
Mixed-media Wave Sculptures
Roll, fold, tear, and layer found object materials to create a 3D stormy sea or a calm ocean, experimenting with how colors and textures show motion.
Monday – Sunday, July 14 – 20 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
My Lily Pond Art
Paint with water to make art! Mix water and paint together to create a watercolor lily pond painting.
Monday – Friday, July 14 – 18 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 – 20 | 11:15 am– 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm- 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Performance: DJ Willy Wow
Get ready for the ultimate summer party with DJ Willy WOW! —a high-energy, family-friendly music experience that brings the heat and keeps the vibes cool! Packed with electrifying beats, interactive dance moments, and nonstop fun, this show will turn the Museum into a full-blown summer celebration. Expect surprises, crowd participation, and a performance that will have kids, parents, and music lovers of all ages inspired to be kind, have fun, and make new friends.
Thursday, July 17 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Performance: Puppetsburg Mermaid Water Conservation Puppet Show
Dive along with our friends from Puppetsburg, such as an octopus, clam, and blue whale, and walk sideways with crab, as we wear our own sparkly tails and learn how to protect the beautiful waters our mermaid friends inhabit! Please join us after the show for a puppet meet and greet and puppetry demonstration.
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 – 20 | 11:00 am – 11:40 am | Ages 6 & younger | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Workshop: Puppetsburg Sea Creature Puppet*
Upcycle materials to build an original sea creature puppet, guided by Puppetsburg teaching artists. Start with artmaking time, then our performer artists will support you in finding your characters voice, so you can bring your watery wonders to life!
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 – 20 | 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Ages 4 & up | Sign-up |1st Floor | Inside Art
Dreams of Waterfalls and Streams
Monday – Sunday, July 21 – 27
Rush and Tumble Waterfall Dioramas
Watch your waterfall come to life with layers of flowing, iridescent colors! Explore how waterfalls are formed and how artists capture their movement.
Monday – Sunday, July 21 – 27 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Waterworks Play
Use tubes, pipes, cups, and other things that deliver water to create a stream of waterfalls. How can we arrange the materials to keep the water moving? It will be hard to stay dry in this splash-tastic water sensory bin.
Monday – Friday, July 21 – 25 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, July 26 – 27 | 11:15 am– 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm- 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Performance: Flor Bromley’s Pachamama’s Water Symphony
Water gives life to everything on Earth, and in this immersive musical experience, Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley honors its power through music. Inspired by her Pachamama album, which means “Mother Earth”, this show invites families to explore the deep connection between water, nature, and our responsibility to protect them. From the tiniest raindrop to the vast ocean, this family concert celebrates the importance of water in our world through rhythm and movement. A joyful and educational performance that inspires young minds to care for the world around them!
Thursday, July 24 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Performance: Bubble Show Plus!
Come see an amazing bubble and balloon show! This interactive show is fun for all ages and features bubbles like you’ve never seen before as well as balloon art for non-stop entertainment.
Saturday, July 26 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Ice and Snow in Summer
Monday – Sunday, July 28 – August 3
Waxy Watercolor Resist Icebergs
Use wax paper to create a shimmering, fractured iceberg scene, experimenting with transparency and reflection while learning about Arctic landscapes.
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 1 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 – 3 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
My Little Ice Cream Shop
How do you cool off on a hot summer day? Help everyone stay cool this summer at your ice cream shop. Add details to a small box to make your own little ice cream shop and take the shop home with you to continue “chilling” out.
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 1 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 – 3 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Performance: Joanie Leeds
Join GRAMMY® award-winning children’s musician Joanie Leeds for a vibrant, fun- filled performance at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan! With catchy, summery songs from her 11-album catalog, Joanie will take young hearts on an exciting journey through water, earth, and nature. Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate the beauty of the world around us in this interactive, musical adventure!
Thursday, July 31 | 11:00 am – 11:25 am & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Workshop: Cotton Candy Week!*
Make your own Cotton Candy for Cotton Candy Day which is celebrated annually on July 31!
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 – 3 | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Ages 5 & up | Sign-up | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom
August Programming
COMING SOON
Public Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City.
Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and 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 Nissan Foundation and the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.
