Children's Museum of Manhattan

02/16/2021

Get colorful in the kitchen with Chef Cricket Azima-The Creative Kitchen and The Creative Kitchen!

Create #fun and #delicious recipes inspired by CMOM’s Inside Art (TM) exhibit. Families receive their own portion of colorful ingredients to create make- and- take recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Tickets are limited for this exciting program series starting Saturday, February 20th, so stayed tuned for the next event taking place on Saturday, March 13th!

Funding generously provided by the Morgan Stanley Foundation.

02/13/2021

Special Storytime with Tiler Peck!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you Principal dancer from the New York City Ballet, Tiler Peck, reading an excerpt from a book she wrote with Kyle Harris about following your dreams.

https://athome.cmom.org/special-storytime-with-tiler-peck/

#cmomnyc #read #reading #readtogether #storytime #saturday #family #nyc #dance

02/11/2021

Join us for new art-making activities each week in the Superpowered Creators adventure tour for the whole month of February!

It is the year of the Ox! Celebrate the Lunar New Year at CMOM Wednesday, February 10th through Friday, February 12th and create a hanging lantern in the shape of an ox.

Modern artist Alexander Calder created hanging sculptures called mobiles using abstract shapes. Use heart shapes to design a Valentine’s day themed mobile inspired by Calder's sculptures. (Saturday, February 13th - Sunday, February 14th)

Artist Kehinde Wiley is known for his large-scale paintings of African Americans posing as famous figures from history. Create a presidential self-portrait inspired by nature and painter Wiley’s portrait of former President Barack Obama. (Monday, February 15th)

Aaron Douglas was an American visual artist and major figure of the Harlem Renaissance. His murals addressed issues around race and segregation and played with color and transparency. Layer tissue paper like paint to create your own artwork inspired by Douglas' technique. (Wednesday, February 17th - Friday, February 19th)

Book your tickets today! cmom.org/packages/

02/09/2021

‼️CMOM will be open Monday, February 15th for President's Day‼️

Tickets are available now so book your visit today: https://cmom.org/packages/

02/06/2021

Special Storytime with Melissa Knowles!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you actor and entertainment news anchor, Melissa Knowles, reading a beloved children's bedtime story!

https://athome.cmom.org/special-storytime-with-melissa-knowles/

#cmomnyc #storytime #read #reading #readtogether #family #childrensmuseum #imagine #NYC

02/03/2021

Enjoy new programs at CMOM in the Superpowered Creators tour every week through the month of February!

Create artwork #inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas' paintings, by tearing colored papers to create a rainbow paper collage 🌈. (Today- Sunday, Feb. 7th)

It is the year of the Ox! 🐂 Celebrate the #lunarnewyear at CMOM and create a hanging lantern in the shape of an ox. (Wednesday, Feb. 10th - Friday, Feb. 12th)

Use ❤️ shapes to design a Valentine's day themed mobile inspired by Alexander Calder, a modern artist known for creating hanging sculptures known as mobiles with abstract shapes. (Saturday, Feb. 13th - Sunday, Feb. 14th)

Stay tuned for more new programs coming this month!

Reserve your tickets today: https://cmom.org/packages/

#cmomnyc #celebrate #february #newyear #valentinesday #art #inspiration #create #learn #explore #play #childrensmuseum

01/30/2021

Special Storytime with Authors Susanne & Timothy Hale!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you authors Susanne and Timothy Hale, reading a special story they wrote about having hope during difficult times.

Children's books can have a powerful role in helping children navigate life's challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Reading stories about real world events offer a safe opportunity for children to learn and ask questions.

#cmomnyc #Read #reading #readtogether #family #children #childrensbooks #nyc

01/23/2021

Special Storytime with Actor Michael Torpey!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you Actor Michael Torpey, reading a favorite story about a dog named George who tries his very best to behave while his owner is away!

Reading picture books together helps strengthen visual thinking skills, while developing an early love of reading.

#cmomnyc #read #reading #readtogether #stories #family #nyc

01/21/2021

At CMOM, it's more than a membership.

CMOM continues to be a vital resource and ally for New York City families who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support helps us welcome the families most in need. With our new Family Connections: CMOM Visits with Shelter Programs outreach initiative, CMOM has helped serve more than 50,000 parents and children living in NYC shelters every year.

By purchasing or renewing a CMOM membership, you directly sustain the Museum and help provide all children with access to a safe space to play and learn. For more information about membership, please visit our website.
https://cmom.org/membership/

#cmomnyc #member #membership #support

01/16/2021

Special Storytime with Actor Tovah Feldshuh!

For Storytime Saturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you Actor Tovah Feldshuh, reading a favorite story by Dr. Seuss!

Reading stories with rhyming words is a fun way to help children expand their vocabulary and develop memorization skills!

01/14/2021

Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in our Superpowered Creators Tour!

Show the world what you care about by creating a sign to honor his life and legacy (Today-Monday, January 18th) or celebrate collaboration as you help us build a better community. Design a building or place you think is important to your community using a mini-cardboard box, collage, and markers and add it to our evolving cardboard city installation (Saturday, January 16th - Monday, January 18th).

Space is limited so book your visit today! https://cmom.org/packages/

#cmomnyc #mlkday #mlkweekend #mlkday2021 #holiday #family #play #learn #create #art #nyc

01/12/2021

CMOM will be open Monday, January 18th! Join us in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - tickets are available now.

https://cmom.org/packages/

Become a CMOM member today and enjoy exclusive members-only hours and free admission!

#cmomnyc #mlkday #holiday #history #childrensmuseum #museum #family #earlychildhood #nyc

01/06/2021

Make 2021 the Year of Fun and become a CMOM Member today! ✨

With either a Full Year or Mini (3-Month) Membership, you and your family will have access to enjoy a safe space to play and learn, engaging educator-led experiences, free play in award-winning exhibitions, and more!

Click the link to join today: http://cmom.org/membership/

#cmomnyc #yearoffun

01/05/2021

Updated Renderings of CMOM's Final Design - I Love The Upper West Side

Get a glimpse of our future home in this I Love The Upper West Side article!

New renderings have been released for the new Children’s Museum of Manhattan, which will be located at 361 Central Park West at the corner of 96th Street. The museum’s current and original home, located at 212 West 83rd Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam), reopened to the public in October 2...

01/04/2021

CMOM's David Rios, Director of Public Programs and Curator of Contemporary Art and featured curator in #VirtualNYC Curator Collections seeks to shed light on under-represented narratives and challenge preconceived notions of contemporary art. His recent exhibitions explore influences of creative placemaking, maker movement philosophy and social justice.

Check out David's full collection and explore the other special collections!
https://www.nycgo.com/virtual-nyc/curator-collections/

@nycgo @madein_ny @nyculture

01/02/2021

Special Storytime with Georgie Badiel-Liberty!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you @Georgie Badiel-Liberty, Founder and CEO of the Georgie Badiel Foundation, reading a favorite story based on her childhood in Africa that inspires hope for a future when all children have access to clean drinking water.

#cmomny #storytime #readtogether #nyc

12/22/2020

Special Storytime with Chief Executive Officer & Director, Aileen Hefferren!

Enjoy this Special Edition Storytime with CMOM's Chief Executive Officer & Director, Aileen Hefferren!

Thank you for being part of the CMOM community.

#cmomnyc #storytime #reading #ezrajackkeats #whistleforwillie #family #nyc

12/18/2020

Gift Membership Purchase form for GT E-blast

Toy Bin Overflowing? Give the Gift of CMOM Membership!

Gift a Mini (3-Month) or Full-Year Membership to CMOM this holiday season and provide your friends and family with access to a safe space to play and learn. Redeemable up to one year after purchase!

They will enjoy unlimited Museum admission, special access to daily members-only hours, and much more.

Purchase your gift membership here: https://form.jotform.com/203346308940958?mc_cid=47b3371e9d&mc_eid=27b66265d2

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/17/2020

Please contact our Guest Services team at (212)-721-1223 or email [email protected] to reschedule your tickets today!

12/16/2020

Gift a Mini (3-Month) or Full-Year Membership to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan this holiday season. Redeemable up to one year after purchase!

Friends and family will enjoy unlimited Museum admission, special access to daily members-only hours, and much more.

12/16/2020

Parenting in Place with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

CMOM’s #ParentinginPlace is pleased to bring you a new video from Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, a Professor of Psychology at Hunter College, The City University of New York. Tracy discusses simple strategies for handling anxiety for yourself and for your children. We hope you enjoy this video!

12/12/2020

Special Storytime with American Actor & Producer John Leguizamo!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you American Actor and Producer, John Leguizamo, reading a favorite story that is a sweet and loving ode to the color brown and the meaning of family.

Stories can greatly impact a child’s ideas, goals, and the way in which they see themselves and others. Reading books with diverse characters helps young children build confidence and a positive self-image!

#Story #Read #reading #Readtogether #nyc

12/09/2020

"Our apartment is no frills, no communal or outdoor space. In the middle of the winter, we're not going to want to be in the park. This place is a godsend. It is like the safest place right now." - Terri, Member

Gift a Mini (3-Month) to CMOM this holiday season and provide your friends and family with access to a safe space to play and learn!

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#giftideas #giftguide #holidayseason #holidayshopping #holidays2020

12/05/2020

Special Storytime with CNN's Kate Bolduan!

For Storytime Saturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you Kate Bolduan, Anchor and Host from CNN’s At This Hour, reading a favorite story perfect for bedtime about one llama's nighttime drama.

Stories featuring rhythm, rhyming, and repetition support language and literacy skills. Plus, repeated words or phrases in a story provide opportunities for children to participate in the reading once a story becomes familiar.

#Storytime #Read #Reading #Readingtogether #childrensbooks #llamallamaredpajama #nyc

12/03/2020

"Best parenting advice I ever got - get a membership here" - CMOM Member

Gift a Mini (3-Month) or Full-Year Membership to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan this holiday season.

Friends and family will enjoy unlimited Museum admission, special access to daily members-only hours, and much more. Plus, gift memberships are redeemable up to one year after purchase.

12/01/2020

This #GivingTuesday, consider donating a Mini or Annual Membership to a family in need and make a child’s holiday season extra special.

Your support will go towards CMOM’s Shelter Program, which provides a membership to each participating family. Donate a membership to those who need it most. 💙

Donate a membership here: https://form.jotform.com/203346308940958?mc_cid=47b3371e9d&mc_eid=27b66265d2

11/28/2020

Special Storytime with Jordan Stockdale!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you @Jordan Stockdale, Executive Director NYC Mayor’s Office Young Men’s Initiative, reading a special story about the reality of many children who have or had incarcerated parents or family members.

Reading books with diverse characters and storylines help children see realities and experiences different from their own. Celebrating diversity in your child's literature will help them recognize that there is beauty in all our differences.

#Storytime #Saturday #Reading #Read #family #nyc

11/25/2020

✨ Give a gift for the whole family with a CMOM Membership!✨

Friends and family will enjoy unlimited Museum admission, special access to daily members-only hours, and much more. Plus, gift memberships are redeemable up to one year after purchase.

After a very long year, your loved ones will be grateful for unlimited access to a safe space to play and learn!

11/23/2020

The Cutest Gifts for your Cuties

CMOM's New Mini-Membership (3 month) is featured in Babe by Hatch's Gift Guide for "The Cutest Gifts for your Cuties And they're ACTUALLY stylish."

Join today to book your CMOM adventure package!

Kids gifts can be a toughie. Even the most imaginative toys are often an eyesore and take up way too much space in the home. And who needs one more set of arts and crafts supplies that will only get ruined within the first few minutes of use, along with your dining room table? So, […]

11/21/2020

Special Storytime with Actress, Singer, & Model, AnnaSophia Robb!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you American Actress, Singer, and Model, AnnaSophia Robb, reading a favorite story about one mouse and her purple purse that will bring laughter and smiles to the whole family!

CMOM is now open! Join today and become a member with CMOM's new Mini-Membership or book your adventure package today!

11/20/2020

Please Support CMOM on World Children’s Day

#WorldChildrensDay (November 20th) celebrates the well-being and rights of children.

Today we are reminded that children need places to play and explore, more than ever due to the impact of the pandemic and related crises.That’s why the Children’s Museum of Manhattan created fun and socially-distanced educator-led adventure tours, exhibitions, and programs. CMOM gives all NYC’s children their right to childhood!

At CMOM, we advance healthy child development to nurture the next generation of creative global citizens. The world needs this investment in our youth, starting right here in New York City. That’s why we’re planning for more CMOM in the future - literally. Here is a sneak preview of initial designs for our new building!

11/14/2020

Special Storytime with CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst, Bianna Golodryga, reading a favorite story that reminds all girls they are powerful, strong, and valued.

themselves. Reading books with diverse female characters helps young girls build confidence and a positive self-image.

CMOM is now open! Join today and become a member with CMOM's new Mini-Membership or book your adventure package today!

#cmomnyc #storytime #saturday #read #reading #readtogether #nyc #family

11/11/2020

Election Day has passed but you can still practice your Right To Vote at CMOM!

Commemorate the centennial of #womenssuffrage while exploring what voting is, why it matters, and how people effect change by working together!

Enjoy exclusive access to this exhibit during our Member's only hours when you purchase a CMOM Mini-Membership or book your Superpowered Creator adventure today.
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#cmomnyc #RightToVote #Vote #Voting #USA #America #ChildrensMuseums #NYC

11/07/2020

Special Storytime with Author & Chef Elisabeth Weinberg!

For #StorytimeSaturday, CMOM at Home is pleased to bring you author and chef Elisabeth Weinberg, reading a favorite story about following your dreams!

Bank of America #Storytime #Saturday #Read #reading #cooktogether #cooking #followyourdreams #saturdaymotivation #nyc

11/02/2020

Now more than ever, what do children need?

Now more than ever, New York City’s families with young children need CMOM’s onsite, online, and outreach programs. Your gift to CMOM’s Fall Fundraiser will help bring play and educational opportunities to those who need it most. CMOM is helping to revitalize our city at this challenging time, with a special focus on supporting families disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Please make your gift at cmom.org/fall fundraiser and learn more about how your donation directly impacts the families CMOM serves.