Children’s Museum of Manhattan

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan, known as CMOM, has served New York City families for over five decades and stands as one of the most respected early childhood cultural institutions in the United States. Located in the Tisch Building on West 83rd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, CMOM offers four floors of immersive, interactive exhibits carefully designed to support the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children aged zero to six. The museum’s exhibitions are built around current research in child development and cover a wide spectrum of themes, from arts and storytelling to science, movement, and cultural discovery. Exhibits such as PlayWorks and Dynamic H2O introduce young visitors to STEM principles through sensory-rich, playful environments, while daily public programs in artmaking, music, and dramatic play provide fresh experiences on every visit. CMOM serves over 350,000 visitors annually at its museum location, and extends its reach to thousands more New Yorkers through extensive community outreach programs at schools, hospitals, libraries, and shelters across all five boroughs. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, offers complimentary stroller and coat check, and maintains a strict no-food-in-exhibit-areas policy to ensure a clean, allergen-aware environment for all guests. Flexible all-day tickets are available online or at the door, with a discount for online purchase. CMOM is a trusted anchor of the Upper West Side community and a nationally recognised model for play-based early learning.