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Children's Museum of Manhattan

212 W. 83d St., New York City, NY 10024
212 721 1234
Ranked #296 of 707 attractions in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Children’s Museums
Fee: Yes
Description: A kid-friendly museum with many interactive activities.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Montreal
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I wasn't sure about going to this museum with my 19 month old after seeing different ratings. However, it's one of the best times he had in NYC. We were visiting the city for 4 days and our son just looooooved this place. You can easily spend 2-3 hours there. I wouldn't recommend it for kids older than 6 (?)... More

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See 4 more reviews by shreddasnow for New York City
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The place has a good name... More than it really deserves. We went there with a 2 year baby girl on a saturday. At the entrance the first sentence that we receive was " no food allowed, throw away the food". My little girl was eating a small piece of banana at the moment. No feeding allowed inside the museum.... More

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Delray Beach, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

We had a very fun time at the museum......the kids loved it.....yet it was hot inside and very very crowded...i would suggest go on weekdays....staff were very nice....have fun there..... More

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Took my 2 year old son to this museum on our recent visit to NYC. Highly recommend as something fun to do with a toddler when the weather is cold outside! More

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Iturama
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

An amazing building with four floors of entertainment for kids. My daughter was just 11 months old and enjoyed very much. They have all kinds of toys. Totally worth it. More

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New York City
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

This is a great place for kids to explore, learn, and just have fun.It is as it should be- kid friendly. It is staffed by people that encourage the kids to try things out. For those with young kids, there is a nice carpeted reading area, as well as lots of learning/ play "stuff"- older kids an explore the newer... More

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New York City, New York
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

I found this museum disappointing. The games and other events weren't as good as I had hoped. More

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NYC
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Kids loves it. Everything at their scale. Be sure to eat across the street at Cafe Lallo. Cafe Lallo is A MUST! More

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Ithaca
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

We went on a Saturday and it was packed. You could hardly move and it was very expensive. Our two young children had enough to occupy them for about an hour. Luckily, it is in a great location and something to do on a cold or rainy day. More

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anguilla, bwi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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We have been here countless times. They change some of the exhibits, but not others. my kids enjoy seeing the familiar ones, and also exploring the new ones. I think it's time very well spent for kids 5 and under. When we go, they are happy for hours and it's hard to get them out. for kids over 5 or... More

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