NYC 's The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) - New York City

"The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a not-for-profit institution, founded in 1973, to engage children and families in a partnership of learning through interactive exhibits and educational programs. CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through the arts, literacy, media & communications, science & the environment and early childhood education"

Heck, a relative of mine mentioned: "Well the best part of the Museum was the outdoor water playground...a child will have tons of fun drawing, watering plants and playing with all the water toys...I know my son did!!"..............guess you can't go wrong huh?

Located at a comfortable location on the upper west side, this museum has 5 floors of unique exhibits and programs for the family and much more.

Amongst these programs is:

Outreach which is committed to providing children and families of all backgrounds with creative and educational experiences.

The Techteen Internship Program which is an intensive four-month media and technology internship for females and minority high school students, which allows students to: use media and technology to express creativity and communicate effectively with others visit museums and institutions across New York City

High School Volunteer Program which is a volunteer program that allows students to fulfill community service requirements

There is much more that museum has for kids, moms, dads and such to offer. So check out the visitor info below.

Nearby is: Central Park, Museum of Natural History, Riverside Park, Plenty of affordable restaurants and....(...check out the nearby Barnes & Noble which always has a comfortable section for moms and kids...Really!...trust me....it'll a be a good pitstop for you and yer' kid!....squat on their floor and let your own son/daughter read YOU a bedtime story!" - It's at and around 84th Street? and Broadway...almost around the corner)