Kids can explore the art world at a museum designed just for them. The 10,000-square-foot institution has more than enough room to house its 2,000-piece collection of international children's art, including a huge center gallery to display it in. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios or the media lab—which boasts a sound station, clay bar and video-making equipment. CMA's WEE Arts Program ($395 per semester) fosters artistic expression in kids as young as 10 months old, while the Art Colony day camps ($595 per week) engage kids ages 6 to 15 in disciplines like drawing and sculpture. Kids can work their bodies as well as their minds on the museum's second floor, where they'll find interactive art displays and a ball pit.
Every year, we put our heads together to pick our absolute favorite activities and places to visit in NYC. We’ll be honest…it wasn’t easy! After doing our research on top contenders—and keeping in mind things like user experience and accessibility—we’re excited to announce the very best of New York. See our favorite picks in eight categories (museums, performances/performance venues, green spaces, restaurants, stores, keeping active, film and classes), and check out the beautifully glossy “It’s great to be a kid!” print feature in our most recent issue.
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