New York
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
Curator's Choice: Museums
and Exhibitions in New York City and Vicinity
Tourists and New Yorkers alike want to know the "real New
York." These tours take visitors into areas not on the typical
tourist map and connect them to local music, immigrant history,
parks, waterways, architecture, cuisine, artists, murals, and
one-of-a-kind stores.
FreeNYC
NYC's premier guide to quality free and cheap events. Not all
events listed are appropriate for children, while others, such
as the Bubble Bath bubble blowing blowout in Union Square on
the first day of spring might be just what your family would
enjoy.
Jr. Explorers Club for Homeschoolers
A parent-sponsored, free field trip club for homeschooled children of all ages. We go on monthly field trips to fun, educational locations in PA, NJ, DE & NY.
Meet Me At The Corner
In the beginning, the video pod casts will focus on the people, events and history of New York City. Each program will highlight the talent, diversity and accomplishments of the people of New York through explorations of New York City block by block.
Science & The City
The webzine of the New York Academy of Sciences, rests at the
intersection of NYC science and culture, providing a free public
service: an up-to-date calendar of stimulating science and cultural
events in New York City, accessible to all who are interested.
Times Square
Though much going on here is of interest to adults, there are links to galleries, performance events, and interesting shopping.
Architecture
Empire State Building
The 86th floor Observatory, 1,050 feet (320 meters), reached by high speed, automatic elevators, has both a glass-enclosed area, which is heated in winter and cooled in summer, and spacious outdoor promenades on all four sides of the Building. Or climb the 1,576 steps. Fifth Avenue at 34th Street.
Arts & Crafts
Forbes Galleries
Huge collection of toy boats, toy soldiers, Monopoly games from years gone by, and loads of weird trophies make this a young collector's dream. Located on the lobby level of the Forbes Building. Our address is 62 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 12th Street, in New York City. Admission is free. To make sure it is open, call (212) 206-5548.
Greenwich House Pottery
A center for the Ceramics Arts in New York's West Village since
1909, which reaches out to homeschoolers in our area who would
be interested in classes, workshops or field trips. 16 Jones
Street, New York, NY. (212) 242-4106.
Children's Museums
The Brooklyn Children's Museum
Temporaily closed through Spring 2008. Site still fun. 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213, (718) 735-4400
The Children's Museum of the Arts
CMA Homeschooler Fridays: 20% off admission for homeschool families every Friday, 12pm to 2pm. Check out CMA as a hot spot for homeschool families in The New York Times. 182 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel 212.274.0986.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
The MHCM programs are presented by trained museum educators and are approximately 30 minutes in length. Most programs are for ages 6 to 12 unless otherwise noted. 830 South Rd. Suite 155, Poughkeepsie, (914) 297-5938
Strong Museum
Children and families step into the past and experience a glimpse
of life as it was a century ago. Visit site for its kids section.
One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY. 585-263-2700.
Fun and Games
Playing Chess in a Park
Washington Square Park, in the heart of Greenwich Village, and other venues discussed in this article.
Health
DNA Learning Center
Field trips include hands-on laboratory experiments, interactive computer experiences, the museum exhibition "The Genes We Share," and multimedia presentations in the auditorium. 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, (516) 367-7240
History
New York Historical Society
Our highly trained museum educators use inquiry and object based learning techniques to provide a variety of interactive and meaningful educational experiences. 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024. Education Department: 212-485-9293.
Pedaling History Bicycle Museum
One of the world's largest collections of antique and classic American bicycles, including thousands of items of cycling-related memorabilia. 3943 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127-1841. (716) 662-3853.
Industry
Corning Museum of Glass
Try glassmaking at the Walk-in Workshop - advance reservations
are available. Corning, NY. 1-800-732-6845.
Music
Carnegie
Hall Family Concerts
Recommended for children ages 5-12, are a wonderful way
for parents to introduce their children to the world of music!
For just $8 per ticket, audience members will enjoy a fun and
educational afternoon at Carnegie Hall. Various venues in
the New York City area.
Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Loads of exhibits and programs of interest to children. Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, (212) 769-5100
Bird Watching in Central Park
About 200 species of migrating and nesting birds frequent the park, making it one of the best bird-watching spots in the country. Other critters also chronicled in the sidebar.
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx ZooÂs award-winning Education Department provides a wide array of programs for Adults, Families, and Children. Located at Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway, Bronx, New York. (718) 367-1010.
Homeschool Wild Days
Once a month get-togethers at a deep ecology center, featuring
a science lesson, a craft, and a shared lunch. Located in Herkimer
County, The Shawanagunk Nature Preserve is a reasonable drive
from Utica, Rome and many other places in central NY. (315) 735-1329
Hudson River Museum of Westchester
Families with children can venture into The Hudson River Museum to experience our current exhibitions and collections, create an art project in the workshop, or embark on an interactive tour of the exhibits. 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701-1899, (914) 963-4550
New York Zoos and Aquarium
Information about Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo. Educational programs available.
Science
Buffalo Museum of Science
Visit the Museum and Tifft for sensational programs that interweave science, nature and culture by drawing on our rich collections, staff and sites during all four seasons. 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, (716) 896-5200
Long Island ScienCenter
Interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and in-house and outreach
programs for all ages. 11 West Main, Riverhead, New York (Long
Island), (631) 208-8000
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Features a Planatarium and a Telecommunications Laboratory. See the calendar for current programs and exhibits. (AKA TheDiscovery Center) 500 South Franklin St., Syracuse, (315) 425-9068
New York Hall of Science
The Hall features more than 400 hands-on exhibits. Visit us and explore the wonder and excitement of biology, chemistry and physics. 47-01 11th St., Flushing, (718) 699-0005.
Northshore Science and Technology Center
The Science Museum was created in 1990 by a group of community volunteers and teachers. It's purpose is to encourage enthusiasm and excitement for science and promote the concept that science is an important part of everybody's life. 250 Route 25 A (street address), Shoreham-Wading River Central, School District, Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786, (516) 821-8155
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Exhibitions and Programs in Art, History & Science Education. 30 Front St., Binghamton, (607) 722-0660
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Join local scientists and explore hands-on activities. Meet some live animals and learn how we can protect our environment. Try your hand at experiments in biology, engineering, and chemistry. 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-2177, (716) 271-4552
Schenectady Museum Association
Come to the Museum and discover a community with the power to change the world. It might just change the way you look at science, art, technology, and people all around you! Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308, (518) 382-7890
Science Discovery Center of Oneonta
A child who had signed the guest register when she came in signed it again as she left, explaining "I've had enough fun for two people." Physical Science Building, SUNY-Oneonta, Oneonta, (607) 436-2011
Sciencenter
We offer a fun, memorable, and educational experience for kids, teachers, and chaperones alike. 601 First Street, Ithaca, NY 14850-3507, (607) 272-0600
Transportation
New York Transit Museum
One of the city's leading cultural institutions is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. 130 Livingston Street, 9th Floor, Box E, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 243-8601
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