Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Click here to find us in and around the Bronx.
ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED
Morning and Afternoon sessions cancelled for Tuesday, September, 19, 2023. See note.
Bronx Children’s Museum celebrates the natural curiosity, creativity and compassion inherent in all children.
Through play and learning, we nurture children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx and the world beyond.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Tuesday, September 19 Sessions Cancelled
Due to an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst public-facing staff, the Museum will be closed Tuesday, September 19 as a precautionary measure. If you are a ticket holder, click here to choose another date, or if would like assistance rescheduling a visit, please contact info@bronxchildrensmuseum.org. Include your desired date and time and we will reschedule your visit for you subject to availability. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
WELCOME!
At long last our new home in Mill Pond Park along the Harlem River is open. We are very excited for you to visit the first-ever children's museum in the Bronx.
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Advanced tickets reservations are required for all visitors, including Cool Culture passholders, BlueStar families, and other cultural passholders.
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School groups, daycares and camps can request guided or unguided visits here.
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All organized groups must provide proof of field trip insurance, signed permission slips, and a signed agreement in order to come to the Museum.
Regular Hours
TUESDAYS, THURSDAY & SATURDAYS
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
As a courtesy to your fellow museum goers, please reserve tickets only for dates you are able to attend.
"While some children’s museums are easy to imagine in any site, this one is deeply rooted in its location." - The New York Times
"Everywhere you turn, there’s something to see or do and the space has been thoughtfully and beautifully designed, easily making it one of the crown jewels of the artistic and cultural tapestry that makes up our borough." - Ed García Conde, Welcome2TheBronx
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Museum News
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May 9, 2023
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden & U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visit Bronx Children's Museum
On Wednesday, May 3rd, Bronx Children’s Museum welcomed First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Bronx-native U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to its new facility. The special guests toured the award-winning space with newly appointed Executive Director Denise Rosario Adusei and met with second grade students from the Museum’s GreenArts Afterschool Program at PS 55.
March 20, 2023
BxCM Opens New Exhibit Space The Artist's Studio: 'Elebooyah!: The C.G. Esperanza Studio Show'
On Saturday, March 18, Bronx Children’s Museum unveiled its newest exhibit featuring award-winning illustrator and children’s book author C.G. Esperanza. "Elebooyah!: The C.G. Esperanza Studio Show" gives visitors a glimpse into the mind of Esperanza.
March 6, 2023
Bronx Children's Museum Welcomes Denise Rosario Adusei as New Executive Director
Bronx Children’s Museum’s Board of Directors and President Arlene Lewis Bascom announce the appointment of Denise Rosario Adusei as the new Executive Director as of March 6, 2023.
January 10, 2023
Living the Dream: Bronx Children's Museum Facility Opens Its Doors to the Public
After 12 years in development, Bronx Children’s Museum has opened the doors of its new facility to the public. Woo-hoo! We can’t express how excited we are to finally welcome children, parents and caregivers into the brand new award-winning space and engage with them to play, explore, connect and soar.
December 14, 2022
Museum awarded 2022 Best of Design for Interior-Institutional by The Architect’s Newspaper
The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Awards celebrates outstanding built and unbuilt architectural projects in a range of categories, from cultural destinations to temporary installations.
Programs and Activities
Encourage children in second and third grade to think about their futures and
envision their grandest desires.
