We Are Reopening!
Staten Island Children’s Museum Reopens with a February Full of Fun: Mid-Winter Fun Camp and Guest Artists Take Center Stage We are pleased to announce the Staten island Childrens Museum…
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Nissan Foundation Awards Staten Island Children’s Museum $15,000 Grant to Expand Family-Based Cooking Programs
Nissan Foundation Awards Staten Island Children’s Museum $15,000 Grant to Expand Family-Based Cooking Programs We are excited to announce that we will expand our family-based drop-in cooking programs, thanks to…
Your Membership Benefits Continue During The Fall 2024 Temporary Closure for HVAC Construction
Your Membership Benefits Continue During The Fall 2024 Temporary Closure for HVAC Construction Reopening on January 29, 2025 The HVAC Construction project currently underway will improve our infrastructure and the…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Announces the Appointment of Two New Trustees
Staten Island Children’s Museum Announces the Appointment of Two New Trustees We are proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished business & healthcare leaders to our Board of Trustees: Marion Foley…
Kicking Off Summer 2024 With Health & Fitness, STEM and 50% Off Online Admission
Our Summer 2024 program kicks off with a fun-filled, high-energy lineup of activities, performances and mini camps infused with health, fitness and STEM. We’ll provide an environment for children to…
Special Daily Activities During NYC Schools Spring Recess
This April, The Staten Island Children’s Museum invites everyone for a fun-filled month of entertainment. For the opening of the Spring season, we will have several exciting events—such as music…
Our Activities, Camp, and Special Events for Midwinter Break and Beyond
About Us We are an inviting place to embrace creativity and culture. Inside and out, this sweeping site of learning and adventure offers children and families a variety of participatory…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Mourns the Loss of Dedicated Benefactor
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Roland, a cherished benefactor whose philanthropic spirit and unwavering support have played a vital role in shaping the…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Has a Wonderland of Indoor Adventures and Festive Fun for Families
Step into the warmth and wonder of the Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) this December, where the magic of the season unfolds indoors and out! Nestled within the walls of…
New Sensory Space Unveiled to Support Young Visitors
We are delighted to announce the opening of a brand-new Sensory Space designed to provide a peaceful place of respite for young visitors who may need some time to recharge…
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…
Staten Island Children’s Museum Announces the Appointment of Five New Trustees
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…
Marionettes, Dancing, and a Science Circus
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,…
Sculpting, Theater and Winter Break Activities at Staten Island Children’s Museum
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…
New Sensory Kits Enhance the Summertime Fun at Staten Island Children’s Museum
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…
New Exhibits and Upgrades Funded by Local Leaders at the Staten Island Children’s Museum
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…
Juneteenth, Pride Month, Father’s Day Events and More at Staten Island Children’s Museum
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…
May Dancing, Magic, and Mother’s Day Treats
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…
Spring Break and Free Events
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,…
Women’s History Month 2022
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…
Black History Month 2022
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
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…
Fall is Festive with Eight Free Family Events
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…
New York City Gives Staten Island Cultural Organizations $11 Mil +
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…
Exploring Fluidity at the Staten Island Children’s Museum
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…
Celebrating with Art, Stories, and Dance
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…
Standing with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Against Hate and Bigotry
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…
Advance Tickets Now Available for Weekends!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
