10 Unique NYC Museums Families Love, New York, New York

One of the challenges to visiting New York City is finding fun, authentic, kid-friendly things to do, that every other tourist isn鈥檛 also doing. Here鈥檚 one good tip to help you avoid the crowds:

The Big Apple has more than聽100 museums, many of them are smaller, far less crowded and easier to explore as a family than聽the marquee ones like the Met and the Museum of Natural History.聽

Here are nine lesser-known NYC museums for kids and adults, both. They offer unique educational and local experiences. Not surprising, they are some of my family鈥檚 favorite city attractions.

The lower level has a small children鈥檚 museum that is packed with video screens, games and exhibits that focus on the aspects of New York City history that are pertinent to kids.

Learn about a day in the life of a 鈥淣ewsy鈥� and read letters from city kids sent to live on the prairies. The cozy reading room is an excellent place to take a time out from the noisy city, especially with very young kids. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 10 Unique NYC Museums Families Love
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Eileen Gunn
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

NY Historical Society
The New Slime Museum
Federal Hall
Museum of Illusion
Met Cloisters
Morgan Library & Museum
Spyscape
Queens Museum
Museum of the Moving Image
NYC Transit Museum

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