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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
823 reviews
#22 of 351 Museums in New York City
"Great value activity in
NYC
- fantastic exhibition, well organized, completely transports you to Harry Potter's universe and the historical origins of magic, astronomy, science and mysticism."
"The
Tiffany exhibit
was dazzling, extensive, and highly informative -- one quickly came to appreciate the depth of artistry and craft involved, including the pioneering role played by a key female designer."
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New York City Fire Museum
260 reviews
#24 of 351 Museums in New York City
"From the ancient firefighting horse-drawn carriages to the September 11, 2001 memorial section, to the history of the trade as traced through the history of the city and its
boroughs
, the most notable historical f..."
"The artifacts in this small museum are fabulous, and kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy seeing the tradition and
history
of the FDNY, as well as the evolution of fire-fighting equipment over the years."
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
282 reviews
#44 of 351 Museums in New York City
"I’m truly grateful to the entire staff of the Children’s
Museum
of Manhattan for running such a wonderful facility and for their empathy and understanding in a moment of crisis."
"More of a safe, educational play area than a
museum
, it was still a great place to take my two-year old granddaughter."
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Museum of Illusions
203 reviews
#49 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The
museum
is small, but has lots of fun things to explore with your friends, the photo ops are also a great time, highly recommend."
"This was a fun thing to do and great way to spend a little time away from the bigger crowds in the big name
museums
."
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Children's Museum of the Arts
65 reviews
#57 of 351 Museums in New York City
"The media
lab
allows kids to explore the world of animation, Sound Booth makes them interested in the sounds, at Clay Bar the kids build their own sculptures, and at the artist studio they run their imagination ru..."
"Screen prints, oil painting,
clay
, collages, scultping, animation and sound art is all available with varying degrees of mentoring from the super friendly and fun staff."
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Sloomoo Institute
6 reviews
#88 of 351 Museums in New York City
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DiMenna Children's History Museum
8 reviews
#154 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture
1 review
#211 of 351 Museums in New York City
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Museum of Candy
#255 of 351 Museums in New York City
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What are the best places for children's museums in New York City?
These places are best for children's museums in New York City:
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
New York City Fire Museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Museum of Illusions
Children's Museum of the Arts
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Which places provide the best children's museums in New York City for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly children's museums in New York City:
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
New York City Fire Museum
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Museum of Illusions
Children's Museum of the Arts
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