Itinerary
Grand Holiday Bazaar
Shop for the unique gifts in an indoor/outdoor market featuring 150+ hand-picked independent local artisans and dealers. Find one-of-a-kind handmade holiday decoration and giftable items, candles, skincare, fashion, vintage accessories and collectibles, handmade jewelry and furniture, rare antique silver- and glassware, and delicious artisanal chocolates and foods. 100% of Grand Bazaar NYCs profits are donated to four…
Stroller Tour Through History
Grownups and their children (up to 3 years old) explore America’s past, present, and future in a lively and interactive tour before the museum opens for the day. Includes singing, movement, texture exploration and art-making in the galleries. First & third Sunday of the month.
Yeti, Set, Snow!
An original production from the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre features a young girl who teaches a sweet, snow-hating yeti with a sparkly silver cat the value of snow and friendship. A fun musical with clever staging in a magical Central Park setting. Short and sweet and a good starter shows for toddlers (though…
The Little Dancer Holiday Family Musical
A holiday family musical tells the heart warming story of 14 year old Parisian ballerina Marie, who models for Edgar Degas to help her ill grandfather. Marie’s strength inspires the cranky old artist to create something the likes of which the world has never seen before. Performed by a cast of 5 as well as a…
Discovery Walks for Families: Turtle Pond
Discover Turtle Pond — home to five species of turtles who live here year-round. Learn why they love basking in the sun on flat logs or rocks, which makes the base of Vista Rock the perfect spot for their sunbathing activities. Explore the Pond’s history and design, and hear about what it takes to maintain…
Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Busytown author and illustrator Richard Scarry with artwork and graphics of Scarry’s characters (like Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm) alongside historical model trains, scenic elements and toys. Dynamic displays explore the workings of the railroad, the services it provides, and the jobs required to keep people and goods moving. Hop…
New-York Historical Society Storytime: The Night Before The Night Before Christmas
Discover Richard Scarry’s whimsical holiday world n the charming library on the New-York Historical Society’s fabulously interactive children’s floor. Read The Night Before The Night Before Christmas. Create Richard Scarry puppets and play with some Busytown toys.
The Amazing Max
Enjoy a zany magic show with cool tricks and giant taco costumes. Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air and defies the laws of physics inches from spectators’ faces. We’ve seen him perform a few times and he always leaves us laughing and marveling. Save 10% on tickets with code KID.
Jam with Jamie
Join a 45-minute music class of upbeat tunes- fun children’s songs, rock n’ roll oldies, and today’s hits. The teacher comes armed with a guitar and props/instruments for the kids to use throughout the class: shakers, scarves, a parachute and more. Pre-register for a $3 discount.
Gateway Storytime
Ages 2 to 5 can play in the Discovery Room, then explore a natural science or cultural topic with a story, song, and visit with a worksheet to a related Museum Hall. One of our favorite NYC activities–we’re even in the website’s photos. Two sessions: 10:10 & 11:10 am. Free passes available same day on…
Live Music With Dan The Music Man
Join NYC based children’s performer and guitarist Dan the Music Man for a high energy, interactive song and dance experience with guitar, shakers, scarves, bubbles, and parachute.
Living History: 18th-Century Winter Traditions
Hang out with historical interpreters and learn fascinating factoids about winter traditions in 18th-century America. Afterwards, create your own festive decorations. Also see and play with trains in Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown.
Shake Shack UWS
This location of Danny Meyers’s fresh fast food empire is often a little crowded and hectic, so order your tasty burgers, hot dogs, fries and decadent frozen concretes (including a ‘Natural History Crunch-stellation’) with the Shake Shack App in advance and eat at on benches outside the Natural History Museum across the street or try…
Alice’s Tea Cup
Enjoy scones in rotating flavors as magical as the decor, sandwiches, salads and treats with optional fairy wings and glitter at a whimsical tea house inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Choose from hundreds of teas served in charming mismatching pots and cups. Fairy wings and glitter avaialble. Gets crowded on weekends and reservations only available…
Caffe Storico
Feast on antipasti, artisanal pastas and paninis at Caffe Storico, a classy yet kid-friendly eatery within the engaging New-York Historical Society.
Grand Holiday Bazaar
Shop for the unique gifts in an indoor/outdoor market featuring 150+ hand-picked independent local artisans and dealers. Find one-of-a-kind handmade holiday decoration and giftable items, candles, skincare, fashion, vintage accessories and collectibles, handmade jewelry and furniture, rare antique silver- and glassware, and delicious artisanal chocolates and foods. 100% of Grand Bazaar NYCs profits are donated to four…
Origami Holiday Tree
Over 800 intricate origami creations decorate this unique tree. This year’s paper ornaments are inspired by special exhibition T. rex: The Ultimate Predator.Patient volunteers (who started folding for the tree in July) are on hand to teach visitors of all ages the art of origami folding. Also check out the adorable dinosaur topiaries at the…
T. rex: The Ultimate Predator
Learn about entire tyrannosaur superfamily and the amazing story of the iconic dinosaur through stunning life-sized models, fossils and casts, and engaging interactives. Visitors ages 12 and up can enjoy an immersive multiplayer virtual reality experience developed exclusively for this exhibition.
Beyond Midnight: Paul Revere
Re-examine Paul Revere’s life, who didn’t just ride horses at midnight. Learn about his accomplishments as a silversmith, printmaker, and pioneering copper manufacturer. See more than 150 objects organized by the American Antiquarian Society including Revere engravings; glimmering silver tea services; commonplace objects such as shoe buckles, thimbles, and medical tools; and important public commissions…
Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Busytown author and illustrator Richard Scarry with artwork and graphics of Scarry’s characters (like Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm) alongside historical model trains, scenic elements and toys. Dynamic displays explore the workings of the railroad, the services it provides, and the jobs required to keep people and goods moving. Hop…
American Museum of Natural History Discovery Room
Explore artifacts and specimens, hang-out inside a giant tree, put together puzzles, build a dinosaur fossil and conduct scientific experiments in an enclosed hands-on space. Free timed tickets are available at the Discovery Room entrance (first floor by West 77th Street). During the school year Discovery Room hours are: Monday – Thursday 1:30 p.m. –…
Origami Holiday Tree
Over 800 intricate origami creations decorate this unique tree. This year’s paper ornaments are inspired by special exhibition T. rex: The Ultimate Predator.Patient volunteers (who started folding for the tree in July) are on hand to teach visitors of all ages the art of origami folding. Also check out the adorable dinosaur topiaries at the…
DiMenna Children’s History Museum
Ride an orphan train, play a newsies video game and explore lots of other interactive exhibits in the awesome hands-on DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Search for items on printed scavenger hunt or just explore the many installations covering centuries of New York history. Lots to learn for older kids and lots to touch including a…
American Museum of Natural History Discovery Room
Explore artifacts and specimens, hang-out inside a giant tree, put together puzzles, build a dinosaur fossil and conduct scientific experiments in an enclosed hands-on space. Free timed tickets are available at the Discovery Room entrance (first floor by West 77th Street). During the school year Discovery Room hours are: Monday – Thursday 1:30 p.m. –…
