Midtown
The New York Public Library’s Treasures New York Public Library 476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street,
See some of the most extraordinary items from the 56 million in the New York Public Library's collections of the last 125+ years. Encounter manuscripts, artworks, letters, still and moving images, recordings, and more that bring vividly to life voices of the past. Highlight's include the stuffed inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh and Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy…
MoMA Sculpture Garden Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Explore a small, lovely Sculpture Garden with a range of interesting statues including an oversized surreal Miro, an all-weather snowman, a monumental geometric sculpture by Picasso, a colorful Calder structure and a Paris Metro station entrance. Wander across marble stairs and bridges, throw a penny in the fountain, and bring a picnic or get ice…
MoMA Art Lab: Line, Shape, Color Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Work with wire, design emoji, engage in light-box play, and more in this all-ages, hands-on space. Drop in and choose from a variety of activities. Weave paper patterns, browse beautiful picture books, build with unique toys, follow fun drawing prompts and more creative fun. To get to The Heyman Family Art Lab, walk across the…
🎟 $25/adults, $18/seniors, $14/students, free/ages 16 & under
Tea Around Town Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
See the sights of New York in a double-decker bus transformed into a mobile tea room with a glass roof offering a wide field of view, and a bright, floral interior. Relax in a plush moving sanctuary amidst the city hustle and enjoy teas with 3 tiers of scones, desserts and finger sandwiches. See New…
🎟 $69
Gazillion Bubble Show New World Stages 340 W 50th Street,
Bubble lovers can get their fix at this long-running show that combines spectacular light and laser effects with masterful bubble artistry. Great first show with only 60 minute running time and casual atmosphere. Fun photo-ops include the chance to go inside a giant bubble. Some kids get selected to go on stage. 💧 Warning, front…
🎟 $59-$99.50
The Lion King Minskoff Theatre 200 W 45th Street,
Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba’s rise to the throne in this worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costume by Julie Taymor. Based on the beloved 1994 movie, but very much a new re-imagining based on South African…
🎟 $109-$252
Wicked Gershwin Theatre 222 W 51st Street,
This mega-hit musical take on The Wizard of Oz tells the backstory of the the misunderstood, green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West and bubbly popular Glinda. Their initial rivalry turns in an unlikely friendship as they discover that the labels good and evil can be misused. Memorable pop-sounding songs, a large cast in spectacular costumes and extravagant…
🎟 $105-$232
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Lyric Theatre 214 W 43rd Street,
19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back as overworked parents. A sequel centered around Harry and Draco’s teen sons; best for those who have read/watched the whole series to avoid confusion and spoilers. Expect exciting time travel, spectacular spells, epic battles and reckoning with family legacies with excellent acting,…
🎟 $59-$199
Hamilton Richard Rodgers Theater 226 W 46th Street,
This Tony/Grammy/Pulitzer Prize winning hip-hop musical phenomenon lives up to the hype – and is a great way to get the young, scrappy and hungry who can sit still for almost 3 (action-packed) hours, excited about US history. See our tips and resources for learning more about the moment and movement. ⏱ 2 hours and 45…
🎟 $159-$399
Little Shop of Horrors Westside Theatre 407 W 43rd Street,
A man-eating plant sings retro rock in an award-winning Off-Broadway revival of the 1982 horror-sci-fi-musical comedy by Disney legends Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. A hapless resident of 1950s Skid Row discovers a fascinating, blood-thirty plant and figures out how to feed him. Current cast features talented screen stars Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu. 2…
🎟 $69-$139
The Play That Goes Wrong New World Stages 340 W 50th Street,
In this hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, the opening night of a murder mystery play-within-a-play quickly goes from bad to utterly disastrous. A play (not a musical) full of slapstick, physical comedy. ⏱ Two hours with one intermission – lots of action and no time to be bored. ❤️ Some (silly) innuendo…
🎟 $79-$99
Back to the Future: The Musical Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway at W 50th St,
Expect lots of fun, spectacle, and '80s nostalgia in this fast-paced new musical based on the 1985 blockbuster. Features new music and lyrics alongside songs from the film including "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode" and astounding special effects - the Delorean is onstage and unforgettable. Great for all ages who can understand…
🎟 $79-$299
MJ Neil Simon Theatre 250 W 52nd Street,
Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, this flashy musical celebrates the singular moves and signature sound of the star while exploring the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status. The plot is not much and avoids exploring problematic aspects of Jackson’s life, but electrifying choreography dazzles and…
🎟 $59-$250
Le Carrousel Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
This small, charming carousel, specially created to complement Bryant Park’s French classical style, is an homage to both European and American carousel traditions. Its 14 delightful animals, replicas of classic carousel horses plus frogs, bunnies and and more, revolve to the sounds of French cabaret music. The rounding boards, inspired by elegant barouque-style torchères along…
🎟 $4/ride
Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Explores the regenerative power of design as it shifts its focus towards a more collaborative rapport with the natural world. See examples of design that is thoughful of materials' life cycle. Cow manure collected from the streets of Indonesia is transformed into casings for loudspeakers and lamps. Bricks made from crop waste and fungi mycelium…
Roosevelt Island Tramway Manhattan Tramway Plaza E 59th St & 2nd Avenue,
Cross the East River in the most modern aerial tramway in the world, running every 7-15 minutes from 60th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan to Tramway Plaza on Roosevelt Island. Passengers must exit the tram at each stop (either Manhattan bound or Roosevelt Island bound) and pay again to return to the other side.…
🎟 $2.90
Eloise Tea at The Palm Court The Plaza Hotel Fifth Avenue at 59th Street,
Enjoy Eloise themed tea-time among the storied splendor of The Palm Court. Complete with custom Eloise teacups, tableware, and a tier of Eloise-approved sweet and savory treats.
🎟 $15/adult, $118/child
Spamalot St. James Theatre 246 W 44th Street,
* closing April 7 The zany musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, returns to Broadway with tap-dancing knights, flying cows, killer rabbits, rubbery shrubbery and gags galore. Some of the humor in this parody of medieval times and musical theater may confuse or shock younger kids,…
🎟 $39-$269
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue at E 36th Street,
Meet unforgettable animal characters like Peter Rabbit, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle in an exhibit of artwork, picture letters books, manuscripts, and artifacts by beloved children’s book author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. Childhood summers spent in Scotland and the English Lake District nourished Potter’s love of nature, while her famous menagerie of pets inspired…
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, free/ages 12 & under
The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers New World Stages 340 W 50th Street,
America's favorite TV host tells all about his extraordinary life in this part interactive game show-part memoir theatrical adventure. Marc Summers launched Nickelodeon as the host of the world’s most famous children’s game show Double Dare. He went on to become a household name on the small screen, having a 20 year relationship with the…
🎟 $69-$99