About CMOM

History and Mission

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

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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Please Join Us on May 21st!

CMOM’s Spring Benefit will raise vital funds for the Museum’s extensive outreach programs serving children and families of all needs, including work with pediatric cancer patients, children with autism, families living in homeless shelters and public housing communities across the city. More about the benefit »


Sarah Sze and Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee,
recipients of the inaugural the Laurie M.Tisch Award


Rick Woldenberg of Learning Resources®,
recipient of the inaugural Corporate Leadership Award

Calendar

Math Wizards: Totally Triangle Collage, 10:00am

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Use glitter glue and triangle cut outs made from different materials to to explore shape and texture.
Kindergarten readiness skills: shape recognition, sensory awareness, special recognition and creative expression.
 

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

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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™ Math Wizards Circle Time, 11:30am

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Explore shapes, patterns and counting and listen to stories that build math skills.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn math vocabulary, build shape recognition and spatial awareness, listening skills and learn to be part of a group.
 

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

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Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science Skills (color mixing and cause and effect)

 

Math Wizards: Totally Triangle Collage, 1:00pm

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Use glitter glue and triangle cut outs made from different materials to to explore shape and texture.
Kindergarten readiness skills: shape recognition, sensory awareness, special recognition and creative expression.
 

Crayon Creations, 2:30pm

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Express yourself as you make squiggles, lines and dots with colorful crayons on paper.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Process of creation, fine motor skills needed for writing
 

Playworks™ Story Time, 3:30pm

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Use your listening ears to hear special stories and participate in this interactive storytime.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.
 

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