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CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at CMOM

On October 23, 2009, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius attended a news conference at the Children's Museum of Manhattan on childhood obesity in New York City. CMOM announced a pilot program in coordination with the National Institutes of Health at the East Side House Settlement, a public housing facility in the Bronx, to educate children about nutrition.

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Gala Events 

 

Thank you for making our 2010 Benefit, honoring Andy Ackerman’s 20 years as Executive Director of CMOM, a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $1.2 million to support our exhibitions, programming and outreach into the community. Watch the video shown at our event!

At the event, Honorary Chair Laurie Tisch announced a new initiative to replicate CMOM's exhibits and programs in New York City public housing. Stay tuned for more details! It’s not too late to make a difference … donate here!

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Today at CMOM

Summer Watercolor Painting, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Use water color paints to create a watery summer picture.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Playful Playdough , 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Squeeze, tap, roll and experiment with playdough!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness and fine motor skills needed for writing.

Summer Watercolor Painting, 1:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Use water color paints to create a watery summer picture.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

Bubble Dance Party, 3:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Learn the Freeze Dance as CMOM educators blow bubbles around you.
Kindergarten readiness skills: Develop gross motor and listening skills
and learn to be part of a group.

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

World Cultures Festival: Shofar Sculpture, 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the significance of a shofar (horn) used on Rosh Hashanah.  Make your own with model magic. 
 

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