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CMOM Philosophy

For more than thirty years, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) has been an exciting destination for play, fun and learning-by-doing. Through theme-based exhibits, hands-on activities, interactive programs and larger-than-life environments, CMOM helps young visitors discover new ideas and stretch their imaginations.

Featured Program

Meet the Artist

Ages 5 years & older
Express yourself at CMOM! Join us for an introduction to modern and contemporary artists. Visitors will explore artist’s influences, inspirations and techniques and even be able to create their very own works of art to take home! More »

Featured Exhibit

EatSleepPlay™:

Building Health Every Day

All Ages
A new exhbit with more than 70 interatve stations. Health has never been this much fun!. More »

 

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CMOM’s Spring 2012 Benefit was a resounding success.

 

With 350 friends and supporters gathered together—and over $800,000 raised to support CMOM’s vital community outreach program—we could not have imagined a more inspired and heartfelt celebration of our commitment to families, the arts, health and education.. This outpouring of generosity and excitement also resulted in $66,000 raised that evening to provide FREE access to the Museum's educational exhibits for 6,500 Head Start families. This was a great start towards our goal of raising funds to serve 20,000 Head Start families in 2012.

Please check back soon for 2013 event updates!
 

Calendar

Little Scientists: Bubble Wrap Painting, 10:00am

4 & younger

Spread silky paint on bumpy bubble wrap to experiment with texture.  
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness, science skills (color mixing, cause and effect)

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

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

4 & younger

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

Little Scientists: Bubble Wrap Painting, 1:00pm

4 & younger

Spread silky paint on bumpy bubble wrap to experiment with texture.  
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness, science skills (color mixing, cause and effect)

Playful Playdough , 2:30pm

4 & younger

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

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 4:00pm

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.
 

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