Migratory Birds of New York City

Explore which migratory birds return to New York City with hands-on activities in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Two all-ages sessions invite families to design a bird and learn about local wildlife.

Landscape Watercolor Painting

Join a family-friendly Landscape Watercolor Painting workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan's PlayWorks for ages 4 and younger. Two daily sessions (11:15-12:15 and 2:45-3:45) invite young children to explore landscapes with gentle watercolors on the 3rd floor.

Spring Transformation Installation

Explore a large-scale Spring Transformation Installation at the Children's Museum of Manhattan with all-ages sessions on the 1st Floor Inside Art across April 7, 8–9, and 10–11, 10:30 am–12:30 pm—an interactive indoor experience celebrating spring art for families.

Workshop: Paper Mosaics with artist Marco DaSilva

Join CMOM artist Marco DaSilva for an all-ages paper mosaics workshop on April 7, 2–4 pm on the 1st Floor Inside Art. Create a collaborative collage from recycled materials inspired by outdoor memories and take home your own artwork.

Workshop: Original Textile Artwork with artist Ebony Bolt

Spring Transformation Installation Finale: Dan Jones Workshop

Join the finale of the Spring Transformation installation with artist Dan Jones at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. A family-friendly, creative workshop on the 1st floor Inside Art, Saturday, April 11, 2026, 2–4 pm.

Performance: Spellbound Theatre

Family-friendly Spellbound Theatre performance at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan with two shows at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm, inviting all ages to enjoy live theater inside the museum’s colorful galleries.

Seed to Sky Collage

Join a hands-on collage workshop in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Seed to Sky Collage offers all-ages sessions across April 14–17 and 18–19, exploring textures and creative collage techniques in a bright, family-friendly setting.

Garden of Produce Sensory Bin

Explore plant life with a hands-on Garden of Produce Sensory Bin at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. All-ages sessions across PlayWorks and Makerspace invite families to learn about seeds, growth, and edible produce through tactile, sensory play.

Read-aloud and Artmaking: I Hate Honey (Crash the Cub)

Join a read-aloud and hands-on artmaking session at the Children's Museum of Manhattan with artist Sasha Kahn, exploring I Hate Honey (Crash the Cub). All ages welcome for storytime and creative activities on the 1st Floor Inside Art.

Climate Song & Story Time with Puppets

A family-friendly puppet-show at CMOM's Discovery Classroom, featuring Esther Crow with puppets, climate-themed songs, and environmental storytelling for all ages.

Sculptures in Step

Hands-on sculpture sessions in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan invite all ages to create dynamic sculptures across weekend and weekday slots, blending play, texture, and collaborative art in a family-friendly setting.

Drawing Little and Big Art

Hands-on drawing workshop for kids and families at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Explore different drawing tools across multiple sessions on Apr 23–24, Apr 25–26, and Apr 28–30 on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks—designed for all ages.

18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York

The 18th ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York screens inclusive cinema at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan from April 23–30, 2026. This NYC festival spotlights disability-centered films, engaging audiences with screenings, talks, and discussions in a welcoming, accessible setting.

International Dance Day Jazz Party!

International Dance Day Jazz Party at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. A 25-minute family-friendly jazz performance on the 1st floor for all ages, inviting kids and caregivers to tap, wiggle, and celebrate music in a playful museum setting.