Family and Community
Family Activities
The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families! The Museum offers a variety of ways for families and communities to explore New York City through our signature programs, including the NYC Discovery Lab, Storytime for Tots, Storytime for Littles, scavenger hunts, and more. Learn more below.
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Signature Family Programs
NYC Discovery Lab – Music City
Join us for drop-in activities for children ages 5-12 as we explore city sights, sounds, and communities that have inspired New York City musicians and dancers. Craft your own musical instrument to take home and explore our galleries with a scavenger hunt. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in April.
Storytime @ MCNY
Storytime @ MCNY is a picture-book reading series for families and caretakers with children produced in partnership with the New York Public Library. The series will be offered 3 times monthly.
Storytime for Littles
Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.
Storytime for Tots
Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.
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