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Screenshot of Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals
89/100 · ages All ages; families

Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals

Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals at the New York State Museum combines fossils, a fossil dig, and an augmented-reality sandbox to explore how mammals evolved after the age of dinosaurs.

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Poster House Kids & Families

Poster House Kids & Families is a museum learning program with free family guides, exhibition activity cards, Poster Kids tours, Poster Tots sessions, printmaking workshops, and a free-under-18 museum visit policy.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
2–12; families · Youth under 18 admitted free; some activities require registration or museum admission88
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan Early Childhood Classes

CMOM early childhood classes use small-group artmaking, science exploration, storytelling, music, and play to support young children and caregivers.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
0–6; class-specific · Paid; class-specific86
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MoMA Family Art Workshops

MoMA Family Art Workshops invite children and adults to experiment with modern and contemporary art techniques inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children and adults; workshop-specific · Included with museum admission; registration recommended86
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National Museum of Mathematics

The National Museum of Mathematics makes mathematics tangible through interactive exhibits, puzzles, games, programs, and family exploration.

WebsiteGames & interactivesPrograms & challenges
4–18 · Paid venue; online information and activities vary86
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Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab 2027

Nassau Museum of Art’s After-School Art Lab uses museum galleries, art history, science, nature, and hands-on making to build young artists’ confidence.

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5–14; grade-specific · Paid; member discount85
Screenshot of Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab Winter 2027

Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab Winter 2027

Nassau Museum’s winter After-School Art Lab uses galleries, art history, environment, and contemporary culture to build creative confidence across age groups.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
5–14; grade-specific · Paid; first class complimentary85
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Queens Museum Camps 2026

Queens Museum camps give young artists themed creative experiences with new techniques, materials, and individual expression.

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Children; session-specific · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of Staten Island Museum Earth Camp 2026

Staten Island Museum Earth Camp 2026

A museum camp connecting children with wetlands, woodlands, collections, and hands-on STEAM activities.

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Children; camp-specific · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of Albany Institute Youth Art Classes and Workshops 2027

Albany Institute Youth Art Classes and Workshops 2027

Albany Institute youth activities offer vacation art sessions, museum exploration, and hands-on creative workshops for young visitors.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children; session-specific · Terms vary; some activities free83
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