Outdoor Exhibits, Juneteenth, & Magic
Children visiting the Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) will be delighted to know that a variety of engaging exhibits await them. Importantly, with the warmer weather upon us, the outdoor…
Children visiting the Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) will be delighted to know that a variety of engaging exhibits await them. Importantly, with the warmer weather upon us, the outdoor…
We are proud to announce the appointment of five distinguished business leaders to our Board of Trustees: Jason Friedhoff, Laurie Guinta, Kate Satin, Christina Tanenbaum, and Christina Ward. At least…
Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) is the premier educational children’s play space in the borough with 10 indoor hands-on exhibits that fascinate children including Ladder 11, a fire truck exhibit,…
We offer wide-open spaces to explore and play on cold wintry days. With 10 indoor exhibits, that include a new anthill climber and fire extinguishing activity, children will be delightfully…
Children’s museums inspire shouts of discovery, scampering, jumping, and laughter. However, loud sounds, vibrations, bright lights, and the fast pace of visitors can be overwhelming to some patrons. To mitigate…
This week, we announced the opening of two new exhibit components: Put Out The Fire in the Ladder 11 exhibit area and an Ant Hill Bug Climber in the Bugs…
We are bringing Fyütch to the main stage of the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, organized by the Jubilee Collective, on Sunday, June 19 at 3:00 pm behind our building on the…
We are celebrating a number of special occasions this month, including Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, and a Free Admission Day presented in partnership with…
Interactive cultural and STEAM activities are planned for Spring Break at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. We will be open Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Closed for Easter,…
We are celebrating Women’s History Month in March through art, cooking, creating, and portrait picture taking. Visitors to the Walk in! Workshop will learn about the monotoned sculptures of Kumi…
We are celebrating Black History Month with quilting, learning about Black trailblazers, cooking dishes from South Africa and Guyana, and West African drumming workshops. Visitors to the Walk in!…
Joyful Noises and Seasonal Sounds Visitors will be dancing, singing, playing, cooking and making throughout December at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. The month will culminate in a week full…
Staten Island Children’s Museum is your go-to destination for safe family fun for fall weekends. Fall kicks off with the annual Free Family Emergency Preparedness Festival on Sunday, September 26…
CITY ANNOUNCES OVER $11 MILLION IN CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ON THE SNUG HARBOR CAMPUS IN STATEN ISLAND The new funding will support critical upgrades and expansion projects for…
Fluidity is the quality or state of changing easily and smoothly. This July, we are exploring this concept in art and performance. In our Walk in! Workshop, educators will guide visitors…
June is a month of special occasions and Staten Island Children’s Museum is known for offering learning opportunities that include hoopla and revelry. So its no surprise that we are celebrating Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Gay Pride Month, the latter two celebrations are of unique importance respectively to the African American and…
We write today in support of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and join those condemning the appalling acts of racism, violence, and discrimination committed against these communities across the…
We are making plans to reopen on weekends starting Saturday, April 10 with comprehensive new safety precautions, advance online ticketing, changes to the way guests explore the building, and new…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Offers Art Kits for PreK Students throughout Staten Island November 11, 2020 – To support PreK students (ages 3-4) who are typically hard to reach through…
STEAM on the Go Kits Available from the Staten Island Children’s Museum July 2, 2020 – Staten Island Children’s Museum announced that in partnership with Con Edison and National Grid…
Literacy Strategies: Motivating Children to Want to Read & Write Parenting Live Stream Talk on Zoom on Saturday On Saturday, June 13 at 1pm, The Staten Island Children’s Museum interactive…
Announcing New At Home with SICM We are excited to announce the creation of At Home with SICM: a program offering FREE online resources for parents, teachers and other caregivers…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Presents Three Weekly Live Stream Events for Kids and Parents May 21, 2020 – For families who want more connectedness and interactivity during this time at…
Fun Things To Do On A Rainy Day in Staten Island If you think there is nothing to do on a rainy day, you probably haven’t tried the Staten Island…
Fun Things to do Outside in Staten Island Looking for outdoor activities on Staten Island? The Staten Island Children’s Museum as two amazing outdoor exhibits as well as the front…
Performing Arts Studio We are pleased to share that Anjoli Chadha and Walter Rutledge have been selected for our new Performing Arts Studio program. These artists were chosen following a comprehensive review…