Savvy Mom’s Guide to New York City with Kids
Oh, how I love a good staycation . And living in New York City as a stay-at-home mom of four kids provides the perfect occasion for exploring what this amazing city has to offer. During the school year, we don’t venture far beyond our neighborhood, but this summer we expanded our radius and fell in love with the Big Apple all over again. Read on for some of our favorite local spots. Kid-Friendly Museums New York City is brimming with family-friendly STEM, art, and children’s museums, perfect for when the cold, rain or humidity sends you indoors. American Museum of Natural History – In addition to the Discovery Room (go there first to pick up free timed-entry tickets), the giant whale hanging from the ceiling, and plenty of dinosaur bones, don’t miss the splash pad on the Arthur Ross Terrace . This outdoor area is free to the public. Enter at 79th Street and Columbus Avenue and take the elevator up one level. Brooklyn Children’s Museum * – Play in kid-sized