Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)

Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) offers Public Programs with rotating hands-on art, music, science, and storytelling activities. It also offers classes such as Little Birds, Preschool Prep, Preschool Prep I, Preschool Prep II, Science Explorers, and ¡Hola Amigos! Spanish Immersion Art Club, with schedules listed for specific days and times.

Programs

• Public Programs — 0-6 · Daily; rotating hands-on programs with art, music, science, and storytelling. PlayWorks schedule includes 10:30 am-11:00 am, 11:15 am-12:15 pm, 1:45 pm-2:30 pm, 2:45 pm-3:45 pm, and 4:00 pm.
• Early Childhood Classes: Little Birds — 0-2 · Fridays, 9:45 am-10:30 am · $430 per class
• Early Childhood Classes: Preschool Prep — 2-3 · Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am-11:30 am; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am-11:30 am · $2,675–$2,889 per session · Fall term Sept 14-Dec 17; Monday/Wednesday sold out; Tuesday/Thursday waitlist available.
• Early Childhood Classes: ¡Hola Amigos! Spanish Immersion Art Club — 3-6 · Wednesdays, 3:15 pm-4:45 pm; Fridays, 9:30 am-11:30 am · $440–$1,540 per session
• Early Childhood Classes: Preschool Prep I — 16-24 months · Mondays/Wednesdays, 9:00 am-10:00 am; Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:00 am-10:00 am · $624 per session · Parent/caregiver-and-child class; July term July 6-30 and August term August 3-27.
• Early Childhood Classes: Preschool Prep II — 2-3 · Mondays/Wednesdays, 10:30 am-12:15 pm; Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:15 pm · $840 per session · July term July 6-30 and August term August 3-27.
• Early Childhood Classes: Science Explorers — 3-4 · Mondays/Wednesdays, 9:30 am-12:00 pm; Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30 am-12:00 pm · $944 per session · Hands-on STEAM class; July term July 6-30 and August term August 4-27.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Price range: $430–$2,889
• Current session: Fall Classes (Sep 1–Dec 31, 2026); Summer Classes (Jul 1–Aug 31, 2026)
• General schedule: Public Programs are daily and rotating. PlayWorks schedule: 10:30 am-11:00 am, 11:15 am-12:15 pm, 1:45 pm-2:30 pm, 2:45 pm-3:45 pm, and 4:00 pm.
• Facility hours: Open daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

About the provider

CMOM was founded in 1973. Its mission statement is: “CMOM sparks learning through play.” It works with families in shelters, those impacted by incarceration, schools, libraries, Head Start centers, correctional facilities, and community centers across New York City.

Public Programs are drop-in unless marked with an asterisk after. Some class sections are sold out or have waitlists. Contact [email protected] or 347-429-7621 for questions or prorated price.

Last updated August 30, 2026.