Looking for a kid-friendly activity where your children can learn through play and exploration? Listed below are the communities best children's museums in New York designed just for them to create a playful, interactive learning experience!
Many of these museums are handicap friendly, with special hours and times for special needs! Make sure you call or check the website for more information.
Explore and More Children's Museum
With four floors and 43,000 sq. ft., this museum has more than enough for your child to explore!
Make sure to take a look at their calendar here for special events hosted by the museum and friends!
Address:
130 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Admission:
Adults & children (ages 1 & up): $13 Children under age 1: free BUY TICKETS HERE
Buffalo Museum of Science
Located at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Buffalo, NY, the historic building built in 1929 is now home for exhibits that every age can enjoy.
Make sure to take a look at their calendar here for special events hosted by the museum and friends!
Address:
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14211
(716) 896-5200
Hours:
Daily
10 AM - 4 PM
Admission:
$18 | Adults
$15 | Children 2-17
$15 | Seniors 62+
$15 | Students/Military with ID
FREE | Museum Members
FREE | Children under 2 BUY TICKETS HERE
Strong National Museum of Play
With the mission to ensure each child has the encouragement to learn through creativity, discovery and play, The Strong National Museum of Play is one of the most recommended children's museums in the area for ALL ages.
Make sure to take a look at their calendar here for special events hosted by the museum and friends!
Address:
1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours:
Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
Admission:
1-Day Ticket Prices | Online (Save $2) | In Person |
Museum Admission | $23 | $25 |
Museum + Butterfly Garden | $29 | $31 |
Museum + Skyline Climb | $31 | $33 |
Museum + Butterfly Garden + Skyline Climb | $35 | $37 |
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