Children's Museum of Manhattan, Educational museum for children in Upper West Side, Manhattan, United States.
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is an educational museum on the Upper West Side that occupies five floors with interactive exhibits about art, culture, and science for children. The spaces are designed so that young visitors can explore and discover things on their own.
The museum was founded in 1899 and became a place where children could learn outside traditional museum settings. Over time it established itself as a leading center for hands-on learning.
The museum focuses on early childhood development through exhibits that represent different cultures and ways of learning. Visitors can experience how diverse perspectives and traditions come to life in the interactive activities.
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, with longer hours on Saturday and Monday. Visitors should allow plenty of time to explore the different floors and wear comfortable shoes.
Each exhibit uses research on child development and lets visitors learn through hands-on experience. This scientific foundation sets it apart from many other places designed for children.
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