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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.

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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 »

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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!
 

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Today at CMOM

Little Artists: Fuzzy Fabric Collage, 10:00am

4 & younger

Use different kinds of fabric to make a textured collage.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness, creative expression.
 

UMIGO (You-Make-It-Go) Transmedia Games, 11:00am

5 & older

CMOM conducts weekly activities to explore UMIGO, a first-of-its kind transmedia math property which teaches 1st and 2nd grade math skills in a fun and interactive way. UMIGO programs may include music videos, board games, and new digital UMIGO apps.

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.

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

4 & younger

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

Good Luck Horseshoe, 12:00pm

All ages

12pm - 4:15pm

Decorate a real horse shoe with markers and brightly colored gem stickers. Hang it up for good luck!
 

UMIGO (You-Make-It-Go) Transmedia Games, 12:00pm

5 & older

CMOM conducts weekly activities to explore UMIGO, a first-of-its kind transmedia math property which teaches 1st and 2nd grade math skills in a fun and interactive way. UMIGO programs may include music videos, board games, and new digital UMIGO apps.

10-Foot Cop Galloping Paper Horse , 12:00pm

All ages

12pm – 4:15pm  

Design and decorate a paper horse sculpture with markers, stickers and colorful tape. Use brass fasteners to attach moveable legs and make your horse gallop! What will you name your horse?

Little Artists: Fuzzy Fabric Collage, 1:00pm

4 & younger

Use different kinds of fabric to make a textured collage.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture, developing sensory awareness, creative expression.
 

Mural Wall Painting, 2:30pm

4 & younger

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

We Lava Volcanoes!, 3:00pm

5 & older

Join us on a scientific adventure learning about volcanoes and the scientists who study them. Watch and create volcanic eruptions and make Fizzy Lava Paintings!

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.

We Lava Volcanoes!, 4:00pm

5 & older

Join us on a scientific adventure learning about volcanoes and the scientists who study them. Watch and create volcanic eruptions and make Fizzy Lava Paintings!

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