Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York City

Name: Children's Museum of Manhattan
Address: 212 W 83rd St, New York City, 10024, United States
Telephone: +1 212-721-1223

#610 among attractions in New York City

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Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York City

Facts and practical information

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. It was founded by Bette Korman, under the name GAME, in 1973. The museum became the Children’s Museum of Manhattan in the 1980s and moved to its current location on West 83rd Street in 1989. In 2018, the museum announced a plan to relocate to a larger space on 96th Street and Central Park West. ()

Established: 1973 (51 years ago)Coordinates: 40°47'9"N, 73°58'38"W

Address

212 W 83rd StUpper Manhattan (Upper West Side)New York City 10024 United States

Contact

+1 212-721-1223

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Day trips

Children's Museum of Manhattan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Nobel Monument, New-York Historical Society.

~1940 ftSE
Historic museum of natural wonders
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Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Science museum
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~1600 ftS
Monuments and statues
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0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New-York Historical Society, New York City
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~1900 ftNW
Waterfront
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~1660 ftE
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~820 ftSW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
All Angels' Church, New York City
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~1230 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, New York City
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~1560 ftN
Synagogue
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0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
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0.4 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Children's Museum of Manhattan open?

Children's Museum of Manhattan is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Children's Museum of Manhattan?

Nearby attractions include Upper West Side, New York City (4 min walk), All Angels' Church, New York City (4 min walk), First Baptist Church, New York City (5 min walk), West-Park Presbyterian Church, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Children's Museum of Manhattan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Children's Museum of Manhattan:

Bus

Broadway / 82nd St • Lines: M104 (2 min walk)
81st Street & Amsterdam Avenue • Lines: M79 Sbs (3 min walk)

Metro

79th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)