neighborhood guide
Family-Friendly Upper West Side This bustling neighborhood is chock full of museums, shops, playgrounds, and restaurants By Olga UzUnOva
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he Upper West Side is a great place to raise children or to have a family day out! Since it’s right next to Central Park, it’s away from the Midtown Manhattan fuss, and at the same time, close enough to all the family-friendly places you definitely want to visit! Please browse through our must-see guide of the Upper West Side and have a blast with the family.
American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West
The most significant advantage of the Upper West Side is the American Museum of Natural History! This is the place where you can enjoy time with your children night or day. Whether you visit interesting exhibits or spend a night with the polar bears, the AMNH always has new and exciting programs for the whole family. Central Park 14 East 60th St
It doesn’t need explaining why Central Park is the best outdoor place to spend time with your children. Fresh air, multiple playgrounds, and open stage performances are only a small portion of all the familyfriendly outdoor activities in the park, not to mention sports and games you can play with the little ones. Central Park has nurtured New Yorkers’ need for nature for more than 150 years and is still the best place to see animals and go bird watching. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83rd St
Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated to “helping the youngest citizens grow and develop into their best selves.” All activities in the museums are organized around the arts, sciences, and humanities, with the sole mission of educating kids in a fun and friendly way. Visitors are welcomed to experience more than 80 workshops, classes, and performances free with admission to the Museum each week. DiMenna Children’s History MuseumNew-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is full of interactive exhibits. Explore history with your children through the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, where 350 years of cultural heritage and American history are introduced through digital games and activities. Targeted towards children between 8 and 13, the Museum focuses on the life stories of youngsters who once lived in New York City. Famous figures like Alexander Hamilton, the immigrant who became a U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and James McCune Smith, the first African American medical doctor, will inspire both you and your child. Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th St
Thalia Book Club Camp, All Write! Arts education programs, Global Arts Class, or Cultural Field Trip — the choice is yours! Symphony Space provides all kinds of activities to develop your kids’ interests and passions. If you are up for some weekend family fun, don’t miss Saturday’s shows. The Just Kidding performing arts series offers a mix
of bilingual concerts. Reggae tone music, puppetry shows, and dances will enrich your children’s cultural experience while having so much fun. Symphony Space’s mission is to provide you and your family with more magical moments that harness the power of the arts. Vital Theater Company 410 W 42nd St
This community of actors, dancers, and singers believe that a shared theatrical adventure profoundly influences children’s lives. These artists strive to create engaging stories that invite the young audience to ask questions, make discoveries, and get involved in discussions. Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Plaza
The Mecca for all arts. Lincoln Center, is full of Dance, theater, and musical activities designed especially for young viewers. Programs in English and Spanish show the beauty of diversity and create safe spaces for
