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American Museum of Natural History
There are few words to describe the awe-inspiring nature of this museum. From the famous dinosaur halls to the state-of-the-art Hayden Planetarium, the permanent and special temporary exhibits provided will surely amaze and excite any child.
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, New York 10024
212.769.5000
www.amnh.org
Prices: Suggested donation: Adults: $14.00, Children (2-12): $8.00, Senior/Student with ID: $10.50
Hours: Daily 10:00am-5:45pm. Museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Big Snow
The American Dream Mall
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
www.americandream.com/venue/big-snow
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
At the Museum you explore the world! Enjoy learning about music from all over the world at the Music Mix exhibit and urban cities in the Together in the City. Children under the age of 5 can play and learn in the Totally Tots exhibit.
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11213
718.735.4400
www.brooklynkids.org
Prices: $5.00 per person, FREE for members and children under the age of one.
Hours: July-August: Monday Closed; Tuesday-Thursday 12:00pm-6pm; Friday 12:00pm-6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm. September-June: Monday & Tuesday Closed; Wednesday & Thursday 12:00pm-6pm; Friday 12:00pm-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:00am
The Central Park Zoo
Situated on over 5 acres, The Central Park Zoo and the Tisch Children’s Zoo offer you the ability to see over 130 different species only a few yards from 5th Avenue.Here you will find a wide range of animals from polar bears & seals to monkeys & penguins.
830 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10021
212.439.6500
www.centralparkzoo.com
Prices: Admission to Zoo includes admission to Children’s Zoo: Adults $8.00, Children (3-12) $3.00, Seniors (65+) $4.00, Children under 3 are FREE.
Hours: April—Oct: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Weekends 10:00am-5:30pm. November-March: Daily 10:00am-4:30pm.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Five floors of pure entertainment! There are permanent exhibits like the Little West Side where children can drive the mail truck and build the city skyline, and rotating exhibits such as Dora the Explorer, and much more!
212 W. 83rd Street
New York, New York 10024
212.721.1234
www.cmom.org
Prices: Children and Adults $8.00, Seniors $5.00, Children under one and CMOM Members FREE. There is an opportunity for a family membership for $145.00 ($115.00 is tax deductible).
Hours: Tuesday — Sunday 10am — 5pm. Closed Mondays for Camp Groups & Summer Programs. Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
DreamWorks Water Park
The American Dream Mall
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
www.americandream.com
Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973.596.6550
www.newarkmuseum.org/Planetarium
Field Station: Dinosaurs
The Field Station is an outdoor exhibition with 31 life sized animatronic dinosaurs. We are a walking park with games, workshops and entertainment along the way.
40 Fort Lee Road
Leonia, New Jersey 07605
855.999.9010
www.fieldstationdinosaurs.com
Prices: Adults $25.00, Children (ages 3-12) $17.50, Children (2 and under) Free, Seniors (65 and up) $17.50. $10 parking fee.
Hours: Seasonal operation, check website for hours.
The HighLine
The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.
Washington Street at Ganesvoort Street
New York, New York 10001
212.206.9118
www.thehighline.org/activities
Hudson River Park
Pier 40
353 West Street
New York, New York 10014
212.627.2020
www.hudsonriverpark.org
Liberty Science Center
Dedicated to bringing the excitement of science to people of all ages, Liberty Science Center houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, the nation’s largest IMAX Dome Theater, and more!
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
201.200.1000
www.lsc.org
Prices: Adults (Age 13+) $16.75, Kids (Age 2-12) $12.50. Additional fee for IMAX Films. Parking is $7 per day.
Hours: Check website for details. Normal Winter Exhibition Hours: Closed Mondays except holidays, Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
973.971.3700
www.morrismuseum.org
Museum Hack
Our expertise is in leading private adventures at amazing Museums. The most popular comment from our customers is, “I’ve never had so much fun in a Museum!”
27 West 10th St #5
New York, New York 10011
347.282.5001
museumhack.com
Prices: $50
Hours: Varied
Age: All
Newark Museum
In addition to the 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, a planetarium, a cafe, gift shops and an auditorium, the Newark Museum also contains a sculpture garden, an actual schoolhouse dating to 1784 and the Ballantine House.
49 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973.596.6550
www.newarkmuseum.org
Prices: Adults: $10, Children, Seniors & Students with valid I.D.: $6. Planetarium Admission, Adults $5; children under 12, seniors, and college students $3
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon–5 pm. Closed Mondays (except for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day), Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Nickelodeon Universe
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
www.americandream.com/venue/nickelodeon-universe
The Prospect Park Zoo
Head over to beautiful Prospect Park where you will find almost 400 animals of more than 80 species. There are both indoor and outdoor areas were children can explore common and exotic animals in exhibits that are similar to their natural habitats.
450 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11225
718.399.7339
www.prospectparkzoo.com
Prices: Adults $6.00, Children (3-12) $2.00, Seniors (65+) $2.25, Children under 3 are FREE. FREE parking is available on Flatbush Avenue.
Hours: April —Oct: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm;Weekends 10:00am-5:30pm. November-March: Daily 10:00am-4:30pm.
The Rink
The American Dream Mall
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073
www.americandream.com/venue/the-rink
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Pier 61 23rd Street and Hudson River Park
New York, New York 10011
212.336.6100
www.chelseapiers.com/sr/
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Technology and Entertainment museum for all ages
550 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
212.833.8100
sonywondertechlab.com/
Prices: FREE
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift from France and has become a universal symbol of hope, freedom and democracy. Located less than a mile north of Liberty Island, Ellis Island is a stop for those visiting the Statue of Liberty.
Ellis Island – Liberty Island
New Jersey 07305
212.363.3200
www.nps.gov/stli
Prices: All visits require the purchase of a ferry transportation ticket. Tickets include Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Tickets can be purchased through Statue Cruises at www.statuecruises.com or by calling 1 -877-LADY-TIX.
Hours: Liberty Island is open every day except December 25th. Check website for ferry schedule.
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