Hands-On Museums Archives - Kid On The Town

Jewish Children’s Museum

Jewish history and culture come to life through creative and accessible multi-media activities designed to engage, entertain and educate.

✡️ Play 6 holes of miniature golf representing major Jewish life cycle events
✡️ Voyage Through Jewish History and jump in a Noah’s Ark ball pit
✡️ Climb on a challah loaf on a…

Seaport Discovery: Exploring our Waters with Eric Carle

Visit a discovery room of maritime-themed art by the late Eric Carle, beloved creator of picture books for young children, at The South Street Seaport Museum.

Huge immersive murals bring families into Carle’s book, A House for Hermit Crab, and the cargo-ship adventures of 10 Little Rubber Ducks. Activities include meeting a live hermit crab,…

Stepping Stones

This recently re-opened award-winning children’s museum features exciting interactive exhibits and STEAM-infused programming in beautifully-renovated spaces.

* Play with giant games, make noise with household objects, test your balance and get fresh air in a giant open-air tent in Celebration Courtyard.

* Be mesmerized by ColorCoaster is a 27-foot kinetic sculpture and a non-stop giant…

Inspired by Brooklyn’s energy and diversity, this beloved children’s museum (the first in the world when in opened in 1899) creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning.

🌎 Learn about world cultures, visual arts, nature, animals and more in well-designed, interactive exhibits including World Brooklyn, Neighborhood Nature, Totally Tots, Collections Central…

Celebrate the Caribbean

Celebrate Caribbean history and cultures with dance, games, live music, stilt walkers, art-making, face painting, steel drum performances, and delicious food and nibbles.

Featuring performances and workshops by CarNYval Dancers, Sesame Flyers, and Harmony Music Makers, and presented in partnership with the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA).

Also visit engaging indoor and…