Staten Island Children's Museum

Staten Island Children's Museum, on the grounds of Sailors' Snug Harbor in New York City, opened in 1976 through community and government support and became known for hands-on exhibits for children. It occupies two historic Snug Harbor buildings linked by a modern walkway, including a 1913 building and a former barn once used to keep livestock for Snug Harbor residents. The site preserves layers of earlier history, including a surviving civil defense shelter sign from the 1950s. Its interactive spaces, live animals, real fire truck, and practical learning exhibits have helped make it a longstanding family destination, supported over time by outside partners and major arts funding.

New York, New York · United States