May 21, 2012
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Welcome to NYCkidsARTS, created to help parents and caregivers bring the arts into the lives of young people with whom they are connected.
The organizations listed on this site, found by browsing the A-Z list, by category or discipline or using search, all have programs that are appropriate for young people.
Many of the groups found on this site have developed special programs for afterschool activities and programs for families. Programs, events and activities can be found by using the calendar or search features.
The lessons and activities on NYCkidsARTS are designed so that they can be enjoyed by everyone. They may be used with or without making a trip to the cultural organizations that provided the material—no specialists are required for the lessons.
However, we encourage you to take advantage of all that the cultural groups on this site have to offer by going and doing. Wherever possible, we highlight free or low-cost programs, as well as discounts that these groups offer. To see a list of current discounts, click here.
We also provide information to help you plan your cultural activity, including nearest subway information and whether a venue has onsite food service.
We are continuing to develop additional features and content tailored to parents and caregivers. Please check back for updates.
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Brooklyn
A menagerie of resident animals and a permanent collection of more than 20,000 natural science objects and cultural artifacts enliven exhibits and presentations at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
Manhattan
Through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs, the museum aims to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and a culturally diverse world.
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Manhattan
Director Annabella Gonzalez, an experienced educator, leads programs of short works with fun introductory commentary and questions to involve, educate and entertain children. The company offers special 45-minute educational programs in public schools for students, teachers and staff, which consist of four short works and a guided improvisation for 8 to 10 students on stage.
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Bronx
Located on the campus of Lehman College in the Bronx, this gallery exhibits contemporary works. The Arts Learning Center programs encourage students to develop critical thinking and communication skills while expanding their understanding of art in the gallery.
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New Perspectives Theatre Company
Manhattan
The Youth & Community programs are interactive, interdisciplinary, inclusive and inexpensive. Family performances take place at the NPTC Theatre and in libraries, community centers and in parks all over New York City and the Tri-State Area. Private Parties, Assemblies, Field Trips, and Residencies are also available for groups and school audiences.
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Planet Earth: Shallow Seas 4-D Experience
Brooklyn
Sense the pressure, feel the perils and smell the triumph celebrating the earth in a 4-D adventure that combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with a variety of sensory effects which are built into theater seats and the theater environment.
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Brooklyn
Playing House is the first in a series of installations that aim to engage visitors with the Brooklyn Museum’s period rooms. Artists Betty Woodman, Anne Chu, Ann Agee and Mary Lucier have been invited to place site-specific artwork in eight of the museum’s historic rooms.
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Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island
With nine permanent exhibits, walk-in Up4Art weekend workshops, Kidz Cook workshops, as well as Tot's Time Plus and more, the Staten Island Children's Museum has been exercising children's minds, bodies and imaginations since 1974. It's located in the Snug Harbor campus of arts attractions.
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Staten Island Conservatory of Music
Staten Island
Modeled on the finest European conservatories of music, this community school offers high-quality music education by world-class instructors to all, regardless of age or origin.
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Manhattan
On New York City's Upper West Side at 76th Street and Broadway, Vital Theatre Company commissions four to five new musicals for children each season. Since its founding in 1999, Vital Theatre Company has been honored with two awards for excellence by the Off Off Broadway Review.
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Kids' Events
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ManhattanOngoing
Inside the statue's pedestal, visitors can experience the original torch and the Statue of Liberty exhibit, then proceed to the promenade area for an up close peek at the statue and a spectacular view of New York Harbor. Tickets can be purchased for access to the pedestal or to the statue's crown.
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Eat Sleep Play: Building Health Every Day
ManhattanOngoing
Step into CMOM’s Eat Sleep Play: Building Health Every Day exhibit and experience interactive ways for families to create a healthier lifestyle together. All activities and information are based on the latest medical and behavioral research. Learn the essential facts and skills to make simple changes to build a strong and healthy future.
Parent Resources
- New York Public Library
- Brooklyn Public Library
- Queens Public Library
- WNYC
WNYC offers Arts & Ideas online.
- WNET
Channel 13 has online resources for kids which includes TV programming, activities -- including those specific to the arts.
- High 5 Tickets to the Arts
High 5 allows junior high and high school students to purchase discounted tickets to performances of theater, dance, music and film.
Curriculums, Lesson Plans & Activities
Suggest a Resource
Parents, know of a resource you find helpful in bringing the arts into the life of your children?