Home to the largest and arguably most fabulous collection of dinosaur fossils in the world, AMNH’s fourth-floor dino halls have been blowing kids’ minds for decades. Roughly 80 percent of the bones on display were actually dug out of the ground; the rest are casts. The Hall of Human Origins boasts a fine display of your old cousins, the Neanderthals. The Hall of Biodiversity examines world ecosystems and environmental preservation, and a life-size, 100-foot-long model of a blue whale hangs from the ceiling of the Hall of Ocean Life. And now, there’s a whole new cavernous wing to explore!
Kids in NYC have it made: the city is a giant playground, featuring a slew of parks, plenty of green space, bike paths galore, accessible beaches, nearby hiking trails and of course amazing actual playgrounds. The outdoor options are endless, but what about the times when it’s too hot, too cold or too rainy for outdoor play? Fortunately there are plenty of indoor activities for kids in NYC that offer a ton of weather-proof fun. Whether you’re looking for educational activities—think kids’ cooking classes or a kid-friendly museum—or an outing that involves some friendly competition—like bowling, arcade games or indoor mini golf—these indoor activities have all the makings of a fun day out. There are even indoor amusement parks in the area for some all-out indoor fun. Whatever your kids are into, they’ll love these indoor activities that keep them entertained regardless of the weather.