5.0The Strong National Museum of Play(2.200 reviews) - Great for everyone Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Children's Museums • History Museums
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play and is home to the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Game Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the Woodbury School, and the American Journal of Play. Together, these enable a multifaceted array of research, exhibition, and other interpretive and educational activities that serve a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others around the globe.See more..
5.0Star Trek Original Series Set Tour(299 reviews) - Set your phasers to fun! Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
Here, at last, is the chance to come on board the Starship Enterprise! Recreated Exactly as they were laid out on the "Desilu" (Now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original 1966-1968 run of STAR TREK,the sets of the Fabulous Starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 awaiting guests to step aboard and be transported to the world of STAR TREK: The Original Series!See more..
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the ideal destination for families with children. With exhibits that promote play and early learning, the Museum welcomes over 80,000 visitors each year. Exhibit galleries include: Early Learning Junction, Science Revealed, a Science Center, Imagination Playground, and a Children's Garden. The Museum also features weekly drop-in educational programs. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the ONLY children's museum in the Hudson River Valley between the larger New York City and Albany areas. The Museum is located in the heart of the historic waterfront in Poughkeepsie, just steps away from the Poughkeepsie Metro-North train station, the Walkway Over the Hudson's Elevator, fabulous restaurants, and a new city park. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization supported by admission and membership sales, program fees, donations, and grants.See more..
4.5The Discovery Center(130 reviews) - Nice hand on museum for kids Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children's Museums
22,500 sq. ft. of play and learn indoor exhibits and an award winning outdoor Story Garden where children's imaginations soar with hands-on activities. Celebrating 31 years of Family Fun! Hours: Monday 10am-3pm for toddlers only (birth-preK) Open to all on Mondays during School Holidays 10am-4pm. Tues - Fri 10am-4pm. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sun noon-5pm. (Closed Sundays in July & Aug) Closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Note: If the Binghamton City School District is closed due to weather, The Discovery Center will be closed.See more..
4.5Staten Island Children's Museum(90 reviews) - Winter Lantern Festival Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums
The Staten Island Children’s Museum features 10 indoor and 2 outdoor exhibits, a dedicated art workshop and a performance space. Visitors can explore different climates, examine bugs and other arthropods, learn about construction, build with blocks, hop on board a fire truck and play games throughout the interactive exhibits. The 4-acre East Meadow offers a perfect outdoor setting to run, play and picnic. The Children's Museum is engaging, affordable and focused on STEAM learning. In addition to the exhibits, it hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including cultural performances & celebrations, summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances, as well as mini-camps during the summer and during NYC public school breaks.See more..
3.0Utica Children's Museum(25 reviews) - 5 year old - great visit Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Children's Museums
The Children's Museum of History, Natural History & Science dba "Utica Children's Museum" was founded on August 1, 1963 and is housed in a beautiful historic building located in the heart of Utica's downtown Bagg's Square district. The Museum currently offers approximately 60 exhibits and experiences throughout four floors of play space. The Museum was adopted by NASA (National Aeronautic & Space Administration) & DOE OS (US Dept. of Energy's Office of Science).and is in the process of being transformed into a hands-on, interactive destination that will impact more than 100,000 visitors over the next five years.See more..
5.0Massena Nature Center(23 reviews) - Nice hikes and bird watching Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
We were camping in the area and visited twice to enjoy hiking on the loop trails. Flat, easy walking. There are an assortment of bird feeders behind the nature center that attracted a variety of birds. We saw goldfinches, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers. Very enjoyable.See more..
5.0World Awareness Children's Museum(12 reviews) - Great first museum experience Wednesday: Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Lessons & Workshops • Art Museums • Children's Museums
The World Awareness Children's Museum is a place for children and families to learn about the world through hands-on imaginative play. With many different exhibitions featuring a variety of cultures, your children will enjoy a rich and engaging experience. Street parking only.See more..
5.0North Country Children's Museum(6 reviews) - Get a membership! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums My daughter loves this museum. There is so much to do, and activities change every day, which keeps things new and exciting.See more..
5.0A.J. Read Science Discovery Center(3 reviews) - Fun for all Ages! Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Children's Museums
The AJ Read Science Discovery Center is an all-ages, hands-on science museum dedicated to providing visitors with an authentic experience of the scientific method. The Center is designed for all ages and abilities and is free-of-charge. Come Science With Us!See more..
4.0Mill Street Loft Arts - Gallery 45(3 reviews) - Mill Street Loft Arts - Now The Art Effect Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Children's Museums
The Art Effect is essentially an educational center for youth in the arts. They have workshops, courses, camps, residencies and programs to train and teach a variety of art media. In addition they host gallery shows, competitions, and events that feature the work of their students, alumni, teachers, and local artists. I attended their Reel Expressions International Youth Film Festival that showcased youth films from around the world. It was an excellent, professional event with great short films.See more..
Located in beautiful Fortin Park the Oneonta World of Learning is a place for children to play. It is a wonderful place for children to explore, learn and have fun. Children are encouraged to play both inside and outside. Come play with us and enjoy OneontaSee more..
Lots of activities that kept both a 2 and a half and a 7 year old busy for hours! Puppet theatre, play castle, music, store, kitchen, climbing wall, hammock swing, dental office, floor piano, riding toys, sand, coloring, gears, large foam blocks.See more..
