Children's Museum of the Arts

The Children's Museum of the Arts is an interactive art museum located in Lower Manhattan that invites young visitors to experiment with different artistic media and techniques. The space features multiple exhibition areas and creative zones where children can work directly with paints, sculptures, and other art materials.

The museum emerged in the late 1980s from an artist's community project in the Soho neighborhood and gradually transformed into a dedicated educational institution. Its growth reflects the increasing importance placed on early arts education in the city.

The museum displays artwork created by children from around the world across several decades. Visitors can observe how young people from different cultures express their thoughts and feelings through colors, shapes, and materials.

The museum welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers free access to many programs through partnerships with local schools. The space is designed with multiple zones tailored to different age groups and interests.

The institution operates a special artist residency program where working artists design and develop educational programs during the school year. This collaboration between professional artists and young creators produces new teaching methods not found in typical museums.